Slate Tint 0520 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #797E8A, estimated LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Shadow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #797E8A · 0520
Slate Tint
21%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Slate Tint Technical Profile
HEX Code#797E8A
RGB121, 126, 138
Estimated LRV20.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Evening Shadow
PPG
#797E89
Close digital match
Slate Tint
Hirshfield's
#7A818D
Close digital match
Seattle Haze
Valspar
#777E8E
Close digital match
Sea Life
Benjamin Moore
#7C7D89
Similar digital color
Magical Twilight
Kilz
#7B8193
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Deep Wisteria
Dutch Boy
#808594
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Tranquil Pond
Behr
#768294
Similar digital color
Downing Slate
Sherwin-Williams
#777F86
Similar digital color
Tarnished Silver
Dunn-Edwards
#797B80
Similar digital color
Telegrey 2
RAL
#82898F
Visible digital difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
#8B8A8C
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Slate Tint
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slate Tint
#797E8A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slate Tint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slate Tint 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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Slate Tint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slate Tint have?
Slate Tint 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 Slate Tint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slate Tint are Evening Shadow by PPG (a close digital match), Slate Tint by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Seattle Haze by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Slate Tint'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 Slate Tint?
Slate Tint has a estimated lightness value of 20.8, 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 Slate Tint's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.