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Shark Fin

37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Shark Fin 0574 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A5A39A, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shark Fin from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Shark Fin Technical Profile

HEX Code#A5A39A
RGB165, 163, 154
LRV36.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Shark Fin in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Shark Fin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sShark Fin
Nearly identical
Vista PaintShark Fin

Shark Fin

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Downing Stone

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Wet Pavement

Valspar

Nearly identical

Vintage Pewter

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Hot Stone

PPG

Nearly identical

Fishing Net

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Old Celadon

Behr

Very similar

Metal .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Weatherworn Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Simply Neutral

Kilz

Very similar

Signal Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Shark Fin

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Shark Fin

#A5A39A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A0AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Shark Fin

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Shark Fin

Complement

Shining Knight

Shark Fin Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metro

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Safari Sun

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Metal Flake

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Plum Preserve

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Capri Isle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Shark Fin.

Silverado Ranch

Hirshfield's · 0421

#A7A89B

Drifting Sand

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#A89F93

Techile

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Wood Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0205

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Jet Gray

Hirshfield's · 0548

#9D9A9A

Cannon Ball

Hirshfield's · 0449

#99A098

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

#676150

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

Shark Fin — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Shark Fin have?
Shark Fin by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shark Fin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shark Fin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shark Fin are Shark Fin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ashford by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Downing Stone by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shark Fin'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 Shark Fin?
Shark Fin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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