Opera Evening 8365 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #495146, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Charcoal Smoke from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #495146 · 8365
Opera Evening
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Opera Evening Technical Profile
HEX Code#495146
RGB73, 81, 70
Estimated LRV7.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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#474F43
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#4D5346
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#465149
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Colors That Work With Opera Evening
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Opera Evening
#495146
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#51795A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Opera Evening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Opera Evening 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
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Opera Evening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Opera Evening have?
Opera Evening by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Opera Evening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opera Evening are Charcoal Smoke by PPG (a close digital match), Forestwood by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Green Column by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Opera Evening'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 Opera Evening?
Opera Evening has a estimated lightness value of 7.7, 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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