Smokey Hearth 8254 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #575D65, LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thunderstorm from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #575D65 · 8254
Smokey Hearth
11%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Smokey Hearth Technical Profile
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Smokey Hearth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smokey Hearth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSmokey Hearth
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sThunderstorm
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Moody Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Steel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rogue Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pencil Point
Behr
Nearly identical
Deep Secretreg
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Outerspace
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gravity
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Motor Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smokey Hearth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smokey Hearth
#575D65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#63608F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smokey Hearth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smokey Hearth 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 Smokey Hearth.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smokey Hearth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smokey Hearth have?
Smokey Hearth by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) 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 Smokey Hearth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smokey Hearth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smokey Hearth are Thunderstorm by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Moody Sky by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue Steel by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smokey Hearth'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 Smokey Hearth?
Smokey Hearth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smokey Hearth's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.