Shadow Dance 8303 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #6E6F6D, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #6E6F6D · 8303
Shadow Dance
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shadow Dance Technical Profile
HEX Code#6E6F6D
RGB110, 111, 109
Estimated LRV15.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Welded Iron
Behr
#6E6F6D
Close digital match
Ocean Storm
Valspar
#6F716F
Close digital match
Up In Smoke
PPG
#6E706D
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Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
#6D7070
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Sooty
Kilz
#6A6B6B
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Boat Anchor
Dunn-Edwards
#6C6B6A
Close digital match
Burnt Ember
Benjamin Moore
#6B6A68
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Sherwin-Williams
#726F6C
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#636869
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Colors That Work With Shadow Dance
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Shadow Dance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shadow Dance are Welded Iron by Behr (a close digital match), Magnet by Behr (a close digital match), Ocean Storm by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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