Beacon Fog 0490 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9CAAAB, estimated LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beacon Fog from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #9CAAAB · 0490
Beacon Fog
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Beacon Fog Technical Profile
HEX Code#9CAAAB
RGB156, 170, 171
Estimated LRV38.8
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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Beacon Fog
Hirshfield's
#9CAAAC
Close digital match
Mission Bay Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#9BA9AB
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Pearl Gray
Valspar
#9AA9AC
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Breezy
Sherwin-Williams
#A0AEAF
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Portsmouth Bay
Behr
#A0ACAE
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Silver Mountain Creek Green
PPG
#97A7A7
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Wool .03
Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
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Adagio
Benjamin Moore
#A1A9A9
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Colors That Work With Beacon Fog
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beacon Fog
#9CAAAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beacon Fog
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beacon Fog 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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Beacon Fog — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beacon Fog have?
Beacon Fog 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 Beacon Fog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beacon Fog are Beacon Fog by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Mission Bay Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Citadel Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Beacon Fog'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 Beacon Fog?
Beacon Fog has a estimated lightness value of 38.8, 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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