Malarca 0458 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #6C7C6C, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is English Ivy from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6C7C6C · 0458
Malarca
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Malarca Technical Profile
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Malarca in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Malarca in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintMalarca
Nearly identical
PPGEnglish Ivy
English Ivy
PPG
Nearly identical
Malarca
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Homegrown Sage
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cushing Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pepper Mill
Behr
Very similar
Greenland
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Salty Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Rookwood Blue Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cement Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Peaceful Forest
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Malarca
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Malarca
#6C7C6C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#77A48E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Malarca
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Malarca 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 Malarca.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Malarca — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Malarca have?
Malarca by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Malarca in your own space before committing.
What colors match Malarca from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malarca are English Ivy by PPG (a near-identical match), Malarca by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Homegrown Sage by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Malarca'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 Malarca?
Malarca has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Malarca's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.