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Ref. #494E61 · H0055

China Aster

8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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China Aster H0055 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #494E61, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tried & True Blue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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China Aster Technical Profile

HEX Code#494E61
RGB73, 78, 97
LRV7.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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China Aster in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to China Aster in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintChina Aster
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTried & True Blue

Tried & True Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

India Ink

Kilz

Nearly identical

China Aster

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Federal Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Jet Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Vintage Velvet

Behr

Very similar

When Worlds Collide

Valspar

Very similar

Mineral Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Jellied

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Slate Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Blue Maize

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With China Aster

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

China Aster

#494E61

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#655885

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for China Aster

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

China Aster

Complement

Aegean Olive

China Aster Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Lilac Luster

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

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Crown Jewels

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Copper Coast

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rain Slicker

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

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Universal Black

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Roasted Sepia

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Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

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#8C988F

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

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China Aster — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does China Aster have?
China Aster 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 China Aster in your own space before committing.
What colors match China Aster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to China Aster are Tried & True Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), India Ink by Kilz (a near-identical match), China Aster by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting China Aster'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 China Aster?
China Aster has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.7, 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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