Five O’Clock Shadow 8246 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #5A5C64, LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Flannel from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5A5C64 · 8246
Five O’Clock Shadow
11%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Five O’Clock Shadow Technical Profile
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Five O’Clock Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Five O’Clock Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintFive O’Clock Shadow
Nearly identical
PPGGray Flannel
Gray Flannel
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Shadows
Behr
Nearly identical
Hematite
Valspar
Very similar
Edge of Black
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cloak Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Thunderous Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Anchor Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Motor Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Graphite Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Five O’Clock Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Five O’Clock Shadow
#5A5C64
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F6091
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Five O’Clock Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Five O’Clock Shadow 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 Five O’Clock Shadow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Five O’Clock Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Five O’Clock Shadow have?
Five O’Clock Shadow by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) 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 Five O’Clock Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Five O’Clock Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Five O’Clock Shadow are Gray Flannel by PPG (a near-identical match), Dark Shadows by Behr (a near-identical match), Hematite by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Five O’Clock Shadow'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 Five O’Clock Shadow?
Five O’Clock Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.7, 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 Five O’Clock Shadow's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.