Cut Heather 1303 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9D909C, LRV 30 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hazy Lilac from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9D909C · 1303
Cut Heather
30%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cut Heather Technical Profile
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Cut Heather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cut Heather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintCut Heather
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHazy Lilac
Hazy Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cut Heather
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Duchess Lilac
Behr
Nearly identical
Pouty Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lucent Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Wright Murasaki
PPG
Very similar
Berry Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Orchid Smoke
Kilz
Very similar
Ashen Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Telegrey 1
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cut Heather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cut Heather
#9D909C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8596
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cut Heather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cut Heather 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 Cut Heather.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cut Heather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cut Heather have?
Cut Heather by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) 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 Cut Heather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cut Heather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cut Heather are Hazy Lilac by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cut Heather by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Duchess Lilac by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cut Heather'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 Cut Heather?
Cut Heather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cut Heather's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.