Thistle Gray 0197 is a beige paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C0B6A8, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Analytical Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #C0B6A8 · 0197
Thistle Gray
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Thistle Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C0B6A8
RGB192, 182, 168
Estimated LRV47.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandHirshfield's
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Analytical Gray
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#BFB6A7
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Thistle Gray
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#BFB6A7
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#BFB6AA
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Valspar
#BFB6AA
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Dunn-Edwards
#BEB4A8
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Pasha Brown
Behr
#C0B4A4
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Portobello
Kilz
#C4BAAB
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Rocky Road
PPG
#C2BAAD
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Old Soul
Benjamin Moore
#C5BBAC
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Roasted Macadamia
Farrow & Ball
#C6BAAA
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Colors That Work With Thistle Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thistle Gray
#C0B6A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thistle Gray
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Thistle Gray Room Palettes
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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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Thistle Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thistle Gray have?
Thistle Gray by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Thistle Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thistle Gray are Analytical Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Thistle Gray by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Anew Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Thistle Gray'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 Thistle Gray?
Thistle Gray has a estimated lightness value of 47.5, 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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