Carbon Copy 8293 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #3C3731, estimated LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Havana Coffee from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #3C3731 · 8293
Carbon Copy
4%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Carbon Copy Technical Profile
HEX Code#3C3731
RGB60, 55, 49
Estimated LRV3.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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#403C35
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Colors That Work With Carbon Copy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carbon Copy
#3C3731
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F6040
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carbon Copy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carbon Copy 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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Carbon Copy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carbon Copy have?
Carbon Copy 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 Carbon Copy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carbon Copy are Havana Coffee by Behr (a close digital match), Ebony Sky by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Rebel by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Carbon Copy'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 Carbon Copy?
Carbon Copy has a estimated lightness value of 3.9, 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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