Historic Shade 0372 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #ABA68F, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whispering Willow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ABA68F · 0372
Historic Shade
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Historic Shade Technical Profile
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Historic Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Historic Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintHistoric Shade
Nearly identical
PPGWhispering Willow
Whispering Willow
PPG
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
River Birch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Greywood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Victorian Garden
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sage Wisdom
Behr
Nearly identical
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Svelte Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Transitional Tan
Valspar
Very similar
Lichen
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Almost Sage
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Historic Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Historic Shade
#ABA68F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Historic Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Historic Shade 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 Historic Shade.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Historic Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Historic Shade have?
Historic Shade 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 Historic Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Historic Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Historic Shade are Whispering Willow by PPG (a near-identical match), Historic Shade by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), River Birch by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Historic Shade'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 Historic Shade?
Historic Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Historic Shade's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.