Vintage Vessel 9050 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #94B2A6, estimated LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Longfellow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #94B2A6 · 9050
Vintage Vessel
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Vintage Vessel Technical Profile
HEX Code#94B2A6
RGB148, 178, 166
Estimated LRV40.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#90B0A2
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Colors That Work With Vintage Vessel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vintage Vessel
#94B2A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A9AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vintage Vessel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vintage Vessel 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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Vintage Vessel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vintage Vessel have?
Vintage Vessel by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Vintage Vessel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vintage Vessel are Longfellow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sage Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Longfellow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Vintage Vessel'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 Vintage Vessel?
Vintage Vessel has a estimated lightness value of 40.9, 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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