Raw Steel 8313 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9AA3A3, LRV 36 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grey River Rock from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9AA3A3 · 8313
Raw Steel
36%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Raw Steel Technical Profile
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Raw Steel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Raw Steel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintRaw Steel
Nearly identical
BehrGrey River Rock
Grey River Rock
Behr
Nearly identical
Cobblestone Path
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dusty Dream
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Castlegate
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Winter Flannel
Valspar
Very similar
Wintery Grey
PPG
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Metropolis Mood
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Serving Platter
Kilz
Very similar
Silvered Chain
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sardine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Raw Steel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Raw Steel
#9AA3A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Raw Steel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Raw Steel 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 Raw Steel.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Raw Steel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Raw Steel have?
Raw Steel by Vista Paint has a cool (green) 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 Raw Steel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Raw Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Raw Steel are Grey River Rock by Behr (a near-identical match), Cobblestone Path by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dusty Dream by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Raw Steel'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 Raw Steel?
Raw Steel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.7, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Raw Steel's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.