Cystern 0511 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A9AFB4, estimated LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cystern from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #A9AFB4 · 0511
Cystern
42%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cystern Technical Profile
HEX Code#A9AFB4
RGB169, 175, 180
Estimated LRV42.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Cystern
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Cystern
Hirshfield's
#A9B0B6
Close digital match
Gosling Gray
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#A9AEB4
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Pigeon Gray
Benjamin Moore
#ABAFB4
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Morning Fog
Sherwin-Williams
#A8AEB1
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Payphone
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#A6AEB2
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Metropolis
Valspar
#ADB1B3
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#A5B0B9
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#A3ADB0
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Colors That Work With Cystern
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cystern
#A9AFB4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8586AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cystern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cystern 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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Cystern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cystern have?
Cystern by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) 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 Cystern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cystern are Cystern by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Gosling Gray by PPG (a close digital match), Pigeon Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cystern'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 Cystern?
Cystern has a estimated lightness value of 42.4, 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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Why Cystern's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.