Dolphin Dance 8257 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AEB3B8, estimated LRV 45 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zippered Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #AEB3B8 · 8257
Dolphin Dance
45%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Dolphin Dance Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEB3B8
RGB174, 179, 184
Estimated LRV44.7
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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Zippered Gray
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#ADB2B5
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#ABAFB4
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#ADB0B4
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#A9B0B6
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#ADB1B3
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Jubilee
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#ADB5B9
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#B2B3B5
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#B0B9C1
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Colors That Work With Dolphin Dance
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dolphin Dance
#AEB3B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dolphin Dance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dolphin Dance 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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Dolphin Dance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dolphin Dance have?
Dolphin Dance 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 Dolphin Dance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dolphin Dance are Zippered Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pigeon Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Silent Night by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dolphin Dance'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 Dolphin Dance?
Dolphin Dance has a estimated lightness value of 44.7, 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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