Raw Steel 8313 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9AA3A3, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #9AA3A3 · 8313
Raw Steel
36%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Raw Steel Technical Profile
HEX Code#9AA3A3
RGB154, 163, 163
Estimated LRV35.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Colors That Work With Raw Steel
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Raw Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Raw Steel are Grey River Rock by Behr (a close digital match), Cobblestone Path by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Dusty Dream by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Raw Steel's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.