Wood Shadow 0205 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A79E90, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Drifting Sand from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A79E90 · 0205
Wood Shadow
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wood Shadow Technical Profile
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Wood Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wood Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sWood Shadow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDrifting Sand
Drifting Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Intellectual Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jackal
Behr
Nearly identical
Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stonehenge Greige
PPG
Nearly identical
Feldspar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Greyswood
Kilz
Nearly identical
River Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coastal Villa
Valspar
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wood Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wood Shadow
#A79E90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wood Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wood Shadow 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
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Wood Shadow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wood Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wood Shadow have?
Wood Shadow by Hirshfield's has a neutral 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 Wood Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wood Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wood Shadow are Drifting Sand by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Intellectual Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Jackal by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wood Shadow'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 Wood Shadow?
Wood Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wood Shadow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.