Five O'Clock Shadow

Technical Profile

What color is Five O'Clock Shadow? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #5A5C64. Colors similar to Five O'Clock Shadow include PPG Gray Flannel, Behr Dark Shadows, Valspar Hematite. Comparing swatches side by side is the best way to spot the subtle differences that distinguish these close color relatives. Five O'Clock Shadow has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Understanding a color's undertone is key to avoiding combinations that clash — it often matters more than the surface color itself. Five O'Clock Shadow (#5A5C64) by Vista Paint is a medium gray paint color with a understated, nearly neutral quality. It delivers a versatile mid-tone depth that anchors a room without overwhelming it. On the temperature spectrum this shade carries a cool cast, lending calm and collected elegance. Its RGB channels are closely balanced, contributing to its neutral, even-keeled visual character. A Light Reflectance Value of 36 gives it moderate light reflection, striking a balance between brightness and depth. A mid-tone neutral at this depth adds sophisticated warmth or coolness to living rooms, bedrooms, and transitional hallways, grounding the space without closing it in. A satin or eggshell finish brings out the richness at this depth, and the slight sheen makes walls easier to maintain. The cool cast of Five O'Clock Shadow pairs well with crisp whites, silvery grays, and blue-toned accents for a sleek, modern palette. Its cool (blue) undertone means trim and ceiling whites should lean neutral to avoid a jarring clash. If Vista Paint is unavailable in your area, close cross-brand alternatives exist from PPG, Behr, Valspar and others. In terms of mood and atmosphere, Five O'Clock Shadow delivers a composed, professional calm often favored in contemporary and Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Designers often reach for shades like this when the goal is to shape how a room feels, not just how it looks. This shade is a natural fit for virtually every design style from minimalist Japandi to rustic farmhouse to sleek contemporary. As part of the Vista Paint palette, Five O'Clock Shadow benefits from a curated selection of coordinating colors that the brand recommends for trim, accent, and ceiling pairings. As with any paint color, Five O'Clock Shadow can shift noticeably between natural daylight, warm incandescent, and cool LED lighting — testing a sample swatch on your wall under different conditions is always recommended. Mid-tone shades like this look best when balanced with a mix of textures — think leather seating, brushed brass hardware, woven wool, and raw-edge wood. You can order Five O'Clock Shadow (K-777) directly from Vista Paint or through major paint retailers, and we recommend purchasing a peel-and-stick sample to preview it on your wall before buying gallons.