Old Grey Mare 0545 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D8D6D1, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tempered Gray from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8D6D1 · 0545
Old Grey Mare
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Old Grey Mare Technical Profile
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Old Grey Mare in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old Grey Mare in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintOld Grey Mare
Nearly identical
ValsparTempered Gray
Tempered Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cloud
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Shoreline
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
First Star
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old Grey Mare
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Origami
Kilz
Nearly identical
Old Fossilstone Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Tradition
Behr
Nearly identical
Baltic Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Grey Mare
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Grey Mare
#D8D6D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Grey Mare
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Grey Mare 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 Old Grey Mare.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old Grey Mare — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Grey Mare have?
Old Grey Mare 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 Old Grey Mare in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Grey Mare from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Grey Mare are Tempered Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cloud by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dimpse by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old Grey Mare'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 Old Grey Mare?
Old Grey Mare has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Old Grey Mare's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.