Shadow Dance 8303 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #6E6F6D, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Welded Iron from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E6F6D · 8303
Shadow Dance
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shadow Dance Technical Profile
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Shadow Dance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shadow Dance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintShadow Dance
Nearly identical
BehrWelded Iron
Welded Iron
Behr
Nearly identical
Ocean Storm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Up In Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sooty
Kilz
Nearly identical
Boat Anchor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Burnt Ember
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hulett Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Polished Pewter
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shadow Dance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shadow Dance
#6E6F6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#709F70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shadow Dance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shadow Dance 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 Shadow Dance.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shadow Dance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shadow Dance have?
Shadow Dance 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 Shadow Dance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shadow Dance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shadow Dance are Welded Iron by Behr (a near-identical match), Magnet by Behr (a near-identical match), Ocean Storm by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shadow Dance'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 Shadow Dance?
Shadow Dance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.8, 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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Why Shadow Dance's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.