Eye of the Storm 0423 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #686859, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #686859 · 0423
Eye of the Storm
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Eye of the Storm Technical Profile
HEX Code#686859
RGB104, 104, 89
Estimated LRV13.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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Double Duty
PPG
#686858
Close digital match
Eye of the Storm
Hirshfield's
#6B6A5B
Close digital match
Castle Peak Gray
Benjamin Moore
#6A6858
Close digital match
Ashton Grey
Dutch Boy
#66665A
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Green Gate
Dunn-Edwards
#676957
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Cosmopolitan Olive
Valspar
#6B6B5F
Close digital match
Eclipse
Sherwin-Williams
#6B6757
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RAL
#686C5E
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#64634F
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Colors That Work With Eye of the Storm
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Eye of the Storm by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Castle Peak Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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