Evening Empress 8229 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #433C3C, estimated LRV 5 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grey Brown from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #433C3C · 8229
Evening Empress
5%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Evening Empress Technical Profile
HEX Code#433C3C
RGB67, 60, 60
Estimated LRV4.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Evening Empress
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Grey Brown
RAL
#403A3A
Close digital match
Darkroom
Sherwin-Williams
#443E40
Close digital match
Velvety Night
Dutch Boy
#443E40
Close digital match
Bistre Pigment
Dunn-Edwards
#463C3D
Close digital match
Evermore
Hirshfield's
#463E3B
Close digital match
Black Bean Soup
Benjamin Moore
#463D3A
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Western Charcoal
PPG
#49413F
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Off Broadway
Behr
#433F3E
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#424040
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#3B3938
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#3D3D3D
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Colors That Work With Evening Empress
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Evening Empress
#433C3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B5947
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Evening Empress
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Evening Empress 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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Evening Empress — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Evening Empress have?
Evening Empress by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) 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 Evening Empress from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Evening Empress are Grey Brown by RAL (a close digital match), Darkroom by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Velvety Night by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Evening Empress'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 Evening Empress?
Evening Empress has a estimated lightness value of 4.8, 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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