Paternoster 0546 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C7C7C6, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Polish from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #C7C7C6 · 0546
Paternoster
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Paternoster Technical Profile
HEX Code#C7C7C6
RGB199, 199, 198
Estimated LRV57.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Silver Polish
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#C6C6C6
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Paternoster
Vista Paint
#C7C6C4
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Autonomous
Sherwin-Williams
#C6C7C5
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Gray Morn
Valspar
#CACACA
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Dreamscape Gray
Behr
#C6C5C5
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Garden Stone
Dutch Boy
#C6C8C8
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Silver Band
PPG
#C7C6C3
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Metro Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CBCBC9
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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Silverado
Kilz
#CACBCC
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Worsted
Farrow & Ball
#D3CFCD
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Colors That Work With Paternoster
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paternoster
#C7C7C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paternoster
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paternoster Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Paternoster — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paternoster have?
Paternoster by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Paternoster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paternoster are Silver Polish by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Paternoster by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Autonomous by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Paternoster's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Paternoster?
Paternoster has a estimated lightness value of 57.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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