Eye of the Storm 0423 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #686859, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Double Duty from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #686859 · 0423
Eye of the Storm
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Eye of the Storm Technical Profile
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Eye of the Storm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Eye of the Storm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintEye of the Storm
Nearly identical
PPGDouble Duty
Double Duty
PPG
Nearly identical
Eye of the Storm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Castle Peak Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ashton Grey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Green Gate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cosmopolitan Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Eclipse
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Concrete Grey
RAL
Very similar
Mountain Olive
Behr
Very similar
Royal Ivy
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Eye of the Storm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Eye of the Storm
#686859
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A9262
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Eye of the Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Eye of the Storm 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 Eye of the Storm.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Eye of the Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Eye of the Storm have?
Eye of the Storm by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Eye of the Storm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Eye of the Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eye of the Storm are Double Duty by PPG (a near-identical match), Eye of the Storm by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Castle Peak Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Eye of the Storm'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 Eye of the Storm?
Eye of the Storm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Eye of the Storm's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.