Ref. #6B727A · K-786
Made in the Shade
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Made in the Shade Technical Profile
What color is Made in the Shade? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #6B727A. Colors similar to Made in the Shade include Hirshfield's Backwater, Dunn-Edwards Draw Your Sword, Valspar Crucible. Made in the Shade has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Made in the Shade creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Made in the Shade pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Made in the Shade
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Made in the Shade from other brands?
The closest matches are Backwater by Hirshfield's (#687078), Draw Your Sword by Dunn-Edwards (#6C7179), Crucible by Valspar (#6B7177). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Made in the Shade?
Made in the Shade has an LRV of 16.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.