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Village Crier

33%LRV Value
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Village Crier 0190 is a neutral paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #AD9986, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Meadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Village Crier Technical Profile

HEX Code#AD9986
RGB173, 153, 134
LRV33.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandHirshfield's

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Village Crier in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sVillage Crier
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWinter Meadow

Winter Meadow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Stone Brown

Behr

Nearly identical

Threshold Taupe

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Weathered Wood

PPG

Nearly identical

Timber

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Kiln Dried

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Woodland Stone

Valspar

Nearly identical

Dellwood Sand

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Gone Country

Kilz

Very similar

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Village Crier

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Village Crier

#AD9986

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Village Crier

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mocha Tan

Complement

North Sea

Village Crier Room Palettes

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

Walls

Santo

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Semolina

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentle Caress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

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Mohalla

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Big Spender

Hirshfield's · 0212

#A79C8E

Urban Charm

Hirshfield's · 0337

#AEA28C

Country Dweller

Hirshfield's · 0176

#B0967C

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Pebbles

Valspar · 8004-48B

#C7C5CC

Storm Rolling In

Valspar · 8004-1D

#979193

Nightfall

Dunn-Edwards · DE5804

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Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5821

#A7B8C4

Love Affair

Benjamin Moore · 1266

#865A5E

Royal Proclamation

Vista Paint · 1297

#A89EBA

Village Crier — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Village Crier have?
Village Crier by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Village Crier in your own space before committing.
What colors match Village Crier from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Village Crier are Winter Meadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Stone Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Village Crier by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Village Crier'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 Village Crier?
Village Crier has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.4, 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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