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Slippery Shale

24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Slippery Shale 8328 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #848882, LRV 24 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paved Path from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Slippery Shale Technical Profile

HEX Code#848882
RGB132, 136, 130
LRV24.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Slippery Shale in Every Brand

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

Vista PaintSlippery Shale
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPaved Path

Paved Path

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Stone .07

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Lead Cast

Valspar

Nearly identical

Duxbury Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Euro Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Rockspring Green

PPG

Very similar

Lincoln Green

Kilz

Very similar

Classic French Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Relaxed Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Stone Craft

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Plummett

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Dusty Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Slippery Shale

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Slippery Shale

#848882

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD8B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Slippery Shale

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Paved Path

Complement

Dover Gray

Slippery Shale Room Palettes

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

Walls

Metro

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Jive Clive

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

London Fog

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Moonlight Melody

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

First Frost

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crown Jewels

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Slippery Shale.

Dowager

Vista Paint · 0442

#838B7F

Greystoke

Vista Paint · 0575

#88867D

Paved Path

Vista Paint · 0582

#7F847F

London Road

Vista Paint · 0527

#808789

Captain Nemo

Vista Paint · 0542

#818080

French Clay

Vista Paint · 8423

#8B8C7D

More gray colors from other brands

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

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

All About Olive

PPG · 1126-7

#676C58

Film Fest

Behr · T14-8

#93877C

Barely Jade

PPG · 10GG 62/026

#CCD1CF

Slippery Shale — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Slippery Shale have?
Slippery Shale by Vista Paint has a cool (green) 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 Slippery Shale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Slippery Shale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slippery Shale are Paved Path by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Stone .07 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Lead Cast by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Slippery Shale'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 Slippery Shale?
Slippery Shale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.1, 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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