Fair Maiden 0456 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A5B3A5, LRV 43 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fair Maiden from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5B3A5 · 0456
Fair Maiden
43%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fair Maiden Technical Profile
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Fair Maiden in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fair Maiden in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintFair Maiden
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFair Maiden
Fair Maiden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aquatone
Behr
Nearly identical
Favourite Jade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sage Wisdom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Forever Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Graceful Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sage Pond
Kilz
Very similar
Dusty Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silvered Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fair Maiden
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fair Maiden
#A5B3A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fair Maiden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fair Maiden 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 Fair Maiden.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fair Maiden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fair Maiden have?
Fair Maiden by Vista Paint has a cool (green) 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 Fair Maiden in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fair Maiden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fair Maiden are Fair Maiden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Aquatone by Behr (a near-identical match), Still Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fair Maiden'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 Fair Maiden?
Fair Maiden has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fair Maiden's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.