Milkweed H0117 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8A7F69, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Milkweed from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A7F69 · H0117
Milkweed
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Milkweed Technical Profile
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Milkweed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Milkweed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintMilkweed
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMilkweed
Milkweed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Meadow Trail
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mortar
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deserted Island
Behr
Nearly identical
Mission Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shelled Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Patches
PPG
Very similar
Wild Hawk
Valspar
Very similar
Olive Wood
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milkweed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milkweed
#8A7F69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1A97D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milkweed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milkweed 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 Milkweed.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Milkweed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milkweed have?
Milkweed 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 Milkweed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Milkweed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milkweed are Milkweed by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Meadow Trail by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mortar by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Milkweed'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 Milkweed?
Milkweed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milkweed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.