Made in the Shade 8255 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #6B727A, LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plated Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6B727A · 8255
Made in the Shade
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Made in the Shade Technical Profile
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Made in the Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Made in the 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 PaintMade in the Shade
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPlated Blue
Plated Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Old Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Draw Your Sword
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crucible
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gray Shower
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Old Lamppost
Kilz
Very similar
Summer Storm
Behr
Very similar
Wall Street
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Made in the Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Made in the Shade
#6B727A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7775A3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Made in the Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Made in the 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 Made in the 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.
Made in the Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Made in the Shade have?
Made in the Shade 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 Made in the Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Made in the Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Made in the Shade are Plated Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Old Silk by PPG (a near-identical match), Backwater by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Made in the 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 Made in the Shade?
Made in the Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.6, 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 Made in the Shade's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.