Boardman C-1405 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #747761, LRV 18 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Boardman from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #747761 · C-1405
Boardman
18%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Boardman Technical Profile
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Boardman in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Boardman in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBoardman
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBoardman
Boardman
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Herb Cornucopia
Behr
Very similar
Wild Basil
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Positively Palm
PPG
Very similar
Dried Chive
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
April Arbor
Valspar
Very similar
Moss Grey
RAL
Very similar
Royal Ivy
Kilz
Very similar
Rooftop Garden
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Crooked River
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boardman
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boardman
#747761
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F9E6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boardman
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boardman 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 Boardman.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Boardman — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boardman have?
Boardman by Vista Paint has a cool (green) 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 Boardman in your own space before committing.
What colors match Boardman from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boardman are Boardman by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Herb Cornucopia by Behr (a very close match), Wild Basil by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Boardman'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 Boardman?
Boardman has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Boardman's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.