Young Colt 0198 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A79B8C, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #A79B8C · 0198
Young Colt
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Young Colt Technical Profile
HEX Code#A79B8C
RGB167, 155, 140
Estimated LRV33.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Big Spender
Vista Paint
#A89C8D
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Shenandoah
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#A69B8E
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Country Rubble Stone
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#A59B8E
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Stonehenge Greige
PPG
#A79D8D
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Taupe Tone
Sherwin-Williams
#ADA090
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Studio Taupe
Behr
#A59789
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Breakwall
Dutch Boy
#ADA193
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Art Museum
Kilz
#A89E93
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#A1998E
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Colors That Work With Young Colt
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Young Colt
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Young Colt 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Young Colt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Young Colt are Big Spender by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Shenandoah by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Waynesboro Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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