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Shark Fin

37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Shark Fin 0574 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A6A49A, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shark Fin from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Shark Fin Technical Profile

HEX Code#A6A49A
RGB166, 164, 154
LRV37.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Shark Fin in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Shark Fin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintShark Fin
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sShark Fin

Shark Fin

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Downing Stone

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Hot Stone

PPG

Nearly identical

Old Celadon

Behr

Nearly identical

Wet Pavement

Valspar

Nearly identical

Vintage Pewter

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Fishing Net

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Metal .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Simply Neutral

Kilz

Very similar

Weatherworn Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Shark Fin

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Shark Fin

#A6A49A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A0AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Shark Fin

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Shark Fin

Complement

Drizzling Mist

Shark Fin Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metro

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

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Golden Prairie

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

London Fog

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Raul

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Capri Isle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Shark Fin.

Cloudy Today

Vista Paint · 0568

#A49E94

Gypsum Gap

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#A99C96

Drifting Sand

Vista Paint · 0218

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Smoky Tone

Vista Paint · 0541

#9D9D9C

Historic Shade

Vista Paint · 0372

#ABA68F

Bristol Beige

Vista Paint · 8456

#B1A694

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Shark Fin — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Shark Fin have?
Shark Fin by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Shark Fin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shark Fin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shark Fin are Shark Fin by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Downing Stone by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rare Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shark Fin'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 Shark Fin?
Shark Fin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.0, 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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