Ashford 8433 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A9A79D, estimated LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hot Stone from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #A9A79D · 8433
Ashford
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ashford Technical Profile
HEX Code#A9A79D
RGB169, 167, 157
Estimated LRV38.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Hot Stone
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#ABA89E
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Old Celadon
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#A8A89D
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Rare Gray
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#A6A69B
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#AEACA3
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Simply Neutral
Kilz
#AEACA3
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Wet Pavement
Valspar
#A6A69F
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Distant Dusk
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#ABA8A1
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Colors That Work With Ashford
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ashford
#A9A79D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ashford
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ashford 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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Ashford — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ashford have?
Ashford by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Ashford from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ashford are Hot Stone by PPG (a close digital match), Skipping Stone Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Old Celadon by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ashford'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 Ashford?
Ashford has a estimated lightness value of 38.5, 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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