Overcast Day 0512 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8F98A1, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Overcast Day from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F98A1 · 0512
Overcast Day
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Overcast Day Technical Profile
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Overcast Day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Overcast Day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintOvercast Day
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sOvercast Day
Overcast Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Canadian Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Dusk
Behr
Nearly identical
Winter'S Blue Grey Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweatshirt Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Evening Eclipse
Valspar
Very similar
Dustblu
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Over the Moon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dark Sterling
Kilz
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Very similar
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Overcast Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Overcast Day
#8F98A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Overcast Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Overcast Day 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 Overcast Day.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Overcast Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Overcast Day have?
Overcast Day 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 Overcast Day in your own space before committing.
What colors match Overcast Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Overcast Day are Overcast Day by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Canadian Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blue Dusk by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Overcast Day'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 Overcast Day?
Overcast Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Overcast Day's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.