Young Colt 0198 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A79B8C, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Big Spender from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A79B8C · 0198
Young Colt
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Young Colt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Young Colt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sYoung Colt
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBig Spender
Big Spender
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shenandoah
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Country Rubble Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stonehenge Greige
PPG
Nearly identical
Taupe Tone
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Studio Taupe
Behr
Nearly identical
Breakwall
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Art Museum
Kilz
Nearly identical
Coastal Villa
Valspar
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Young Colt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Young Colt
#A79B8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Young Colt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Young Colt 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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Young Colt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Young Colt have?
Young Colt 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 Young Colt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Young Colt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Young Colt are Big Spender by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shenandoah by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Waynesboro Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Young Colt'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 Young Colt?
Young Colt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.6, 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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