Ares Shadow 0207 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #5E5446, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Treemoss from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E5446 · 0207
Ares Shadow
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ares Shadow Technical Profile
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Ares Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ares Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintAres Shadow
Nearly identical
BehrTreemoss
Treemoss
Behr
Nearly identical
Bad Hair Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Harvest Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Char Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coffee Bean
PPG
Nearly identical
Prospect
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ares Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ares Shadow
#5E5446
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D8156
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ares Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ares Shadow 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 Ares Shadow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ares Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ares Shadow have?
Ares Shadow 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 Ares Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ares Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ares Shadow are Treemoss by Behr (a near-identical match), Bad Hair Day by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Harvest Brown by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ares Shadow'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 Ares Shadow?
Ares Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ares Shadow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.