Cold Steel 8289 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9EA4A6, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #9EA4A6 · 8289
Cold Steel
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cold Steel Technical Profile
HEX Code#9EA4A6
RGB158, 164, 166
Estimated LRV36.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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#9EA3A5
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Colors That Work With Cold Steel
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cold Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cold Steel are Silvered Chain by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Iron Wood by Behr (a close digital match), Network Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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