Dowager 0442 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #838B7F, estimated LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dowager from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #838B7F · 0442
Dowager
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dowager Technical Profile
HEX Code#838B7F
RGB131, 139, 127
Estimated LRV24.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Dowager
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#838C82
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Colors That Work With Dowager
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dowager
#838B7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dowager
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dowager Room Palettes
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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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Dowager — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dowager have?
Dowager by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Dowager from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dowager are Dowager by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Carolina Gull by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Peaceful Glade by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dowager'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 Dowager?
Dowager has a estimated lightness value of 24.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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