Ref. #848583 · MP5341
Old Town
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Old Town Technical Profile
What color is Old Town? It's a deep neutral gray with the hex code #848583. Colors similar to Old Town include Vista Paint Grey Matters, Benjamin Moore Street Chic, PPG Dover Gray. Old Town has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Old Town creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Old Town is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Old Town
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Town
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Town
#848583
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Town
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Town 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Old Town.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old Town — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Town have?
Old Town by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Old Town from other brands?
The closest matches are Grey Matters by Vista Paint (#838584), Street Chic by Benjamin Moore (#858581), Dover Gray by PPG (#848585). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Old Town?
Old Town has an LRV of 23.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Old Town's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.