Appleton H0041 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B1C5C4, 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.
Ref. #B1C5C4 · H0041
Appleton
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Appleton in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Appleton in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintAppleton
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sAppleton
Appleton
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Quiet Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gossamer Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Berry Mojito
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Misty Surf
PPG
Nearly identical
Sparrow
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Life
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rain
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bell Bottoms
Kilz
Very similar
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Appleton
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Appleton
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Appleton 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Appleton.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Appleton — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Appleton have?
Appleton by Vista Paint 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 Appleton in your own space before committing.
What colors match Appleton from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Appleton are Appleton by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Indulgence by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Quiet Breeze by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Appleton's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.