Metal Flake 0447 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DADCD5, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Recycled Glass from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #DADCD5 · 0447
Metal Flake
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Metal Flake Technical Profile
HEX Code#DADCD5
RGB218, 220, 213
Estimated LRV70.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Recycled Glass
Valspar
#D8DAD2
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Looking Glass
Behr
#DDDFD8
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Silver Creek
Dunn-Edwards
#D9DAD2
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Ice Fog
Benjamin Moore
#DDDFD9
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Anonymous
PPG
#DADCD3
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Opaline
Sherwin-Williams
#DCDFD7
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Metal Flake
Hirshfield's
#D8DCD6
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Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
#DDDDD5
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Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
#D9DCD2
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Ghost
Kilz
#D6D7D2
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Bisque .06
Colorhouse
#DAE2DD
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Colors That Work With Metal Flake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Metal Flake
#DADCD5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Metal Flake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Metal Flake Room Palettes
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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
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Metal Flake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Metal Flake have?
Metal Flake by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Metal Flake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Metal Flake are Recycled Glass by Valspar (a close digital match), Looking Glass by Behr (a close digital match), Silver Creek by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Metal Flake'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 Metal Flake?
Metal Flake has a estimated lightness value of 70.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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