Appleton H0041 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B1C5C4, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Appleton from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #B1C5C4 · H0041
Appleton
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Appleton Technical Profile
HEX Code#B1C5C4
RGB177, 197, 196
Estimated LRV53.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Appleton
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#B2C7C7
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#B1C7C5
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#AFC0BE
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Wild Life
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#AEC7C6
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#ABBEBF
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Colors That Work With Appleton
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Appleton
#B1C5C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859BAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Appleton
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Appleton 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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Appleton — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Appleton have?
Appleton by Vista Paint 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 Appleton from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Appleton are Appleton by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Indulgence by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Quiet Breeze by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Appleton'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 Appleton?
Appleton has a estimated lightness value of 53.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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