Slate Tint 0520 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #7A818D, estimated LRV 22 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Shadow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #7A818D · 0520
Slate Tint
22%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Slate Tint Technical Profile
HEX Code#7A818D
RGB122, 129, 141
Estimated LRV21.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Evening Shadow
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#797E89
Close digital match
Slate Tint
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#797E8A
Close digital match
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#7B8189
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#7A848D
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#768294
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#767C84
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Colors That Work With Slate Tint
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slate Tint
#7A818D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slate Tint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slate Tint 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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Slate Tint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slate Tint have?
Slate Tint by Hirshfield's has a cool (blue) 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 Slate Tint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slate Tint are Evening Shadow by PPG (a close digital match), Slate Tint by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Shadow Mountain by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Slate Tint'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 Slate Tint?
Slate Tint has a estimated lightness value of 21.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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