Shadow Mountain 8248 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #7F848E, estimated LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slate Tint from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #7F848E · 8248
Shadow Mountain
23%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Shadow Mountain Technical Profile
HEX Code#7F848E
RGB127, 132, 142
Estimated LRV23.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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#7A818D
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#7B8189
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#7D848B
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Colors That Work With Shadow Mountain
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shadow Mountain
#7F848E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shadow Mountain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shadow Mountain 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
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Shadow Mountain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shadow Mountain have?
Shadow Mountain by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) 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 Mountain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shadow Mountain are Slate Tint by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Elephant Gray by Valspar (a close digital match), Serious Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Shadow Mountain'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 Mountain?
Shadow Mountain has a estimated lightness value of 23.0, 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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