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Heather Harmony

36%LRV Value
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Heather Harmony 8233 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A3A1A5, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mysterious Mauve from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Heather Harmony Technical Profile

HEX Code#A3A1A5
RGB163, 161, 165
LRV36.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Heather Harmony in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Heather Harmony in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintHeather Harmony
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMysterious Mauve

Mysterious Mauve

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Disco Ball

Kilz

Nearly identical

Granite Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Classy

Behr

Very similar

Crystal Noir

Valspar

Very similar

Timely Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

White Aluminium

RAL

Very similar

Sterling Silver

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Jet Gray

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Gray Wolf

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Heather Harmony

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Heather Harmony

#A3A1A5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Heather Harmony

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Granite Grey

Complement

Grayve-Yard

Heather Harmony Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sweet Musette

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pink Parade

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Danish Pine

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

lots of Lime

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Heather Harmony.

Metropolis Mood

Vista Paint · 0526

#9BA2A5

Raw Steel

Vista Paint · 8313

#9AA3A3

Citadel Blue

Vista Paint · H0045

#9BA7A9

Gypsy’s Gown

Vista Paint · 1311

#A496A6

Smoky Tone

Vista Paint · 0541

#9D9D9C

Heather Ridge

Vista Paint · 8216

#AEA4A9

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Heather Harmony — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Heather Harmony have?
Heather Harmony by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Heather Harmony in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heather Harmony from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heather Harmony are Mysterious Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Disco Ball by Kilz (a near-identical match), Granite Grey by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heather Harmony'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 Heather Harmony?
Heather Harmony has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, 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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