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.
Ref. #848882 · 8328
Slippery Shale
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Slippery Shale Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Slippery Shale 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Slippery Shale.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Slippery Shale's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.