Cold Steel 8289 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9EA4A6, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silvered Chain from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9EA4A6 · 8289
Cold Steel
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cold Steel Technical Profile
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Cold Steel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cold Steel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintCold Steel
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySilvered Chain
Silvered Chain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Iron Wood
Behr
Nearly identical
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Baby Seal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Delray Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Metropolis Mood
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Drizzling Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Philosophical Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Serving Platter
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Sardine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cold Steel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cold Steel
#9EA4A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cold Steel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cold Steel 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 Cold Steel.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cold Steel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cold Steel have?
Cold Steel 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 Cold Steel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cold Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cold Steel are Silvered Chain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Iron Wood by Behr (a near-identical match), Network Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cold Steel'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 Cold Steel?
Cold Steel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cold Steel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.