Opera Evening 8365 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #495146, 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.
Ref. #495146 · 8365
Opera Evening
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Opera Evening Technical Profile
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Opera Evening in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Opera Evening in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintOpera Evening
Nearly identical
PPGCharcoal Smoke
Charcoal Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Forestwood
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Green Column
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Deep Evergreen
Behr
Very similar
Mertie Kay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aged Pine
Valspar
Very similar
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Very similar
Topsoil
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Huntington Woods
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Opera Evening
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Opera Evening.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Opera Evening in your own space before committing.
What colors match Opera Evening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opera Evening are Charcoal Smoke by PPG (a near-identical match), Forestwood by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Green Column by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Opera Evening's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.