Grime 0444 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #544F40, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Grove from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #544F40 · 0444
Grime
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Grime Technical Profile
HEX Code#544F40
RGB84, 79, 64
Estimated LRV7.8
UndertoneNeutral
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Green Grove
Benjamin Moore
#565143
Close digital match
Grime
Hirshfield's
#565143
Close digital match
Cavalry Brown
Behr
#514B3C
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Nocturne
Sherwin-Williams
#544E42
Close digital match
Montana Moss
Valspar
#595244
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Olive Black
PPG
#5A5545
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#575449
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#5C594B
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#504E47
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#504A43
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RAL
#464531
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Colors That Work With Grime
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grime
#544F40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D7750
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grime 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grime have?
Grime by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Grime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grime are Green Grove by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Grime by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Cavalry Brown by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Grime'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 Grime?
Grime has a estimated lightness value of 7.8, 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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