Opening Night 8301 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #42423E, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Sky from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #42423E · 8301
Opening Night
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Opening Night Technical Profile
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Opening Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Opening Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintOpening Night
Nearly identical
KilzDark Sky
Dark Sky
Kilz
Nearly identical
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Broadway
Behr
Nearly identical
Magpie
Valspar
Nearly identical
Subway
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cauldron
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Onyx
PPG
Very similar
Black Olive
RAL
Very similar
Notre Dame
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Off-Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Black Tie
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Opening Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Opening Night
#42423E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5A6B48
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Opening Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Opening Night 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 Opening Night.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Opening Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Opening Night have?
Opening Night 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 Opening Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Opening Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opening Night are Dark Sky by Kilz (a near-identical match), Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Broadway by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Opening Night'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 Opening Night?
Opening Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Opening Night's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.