Ref. #656E6B · C-478
Stairway to Heaven
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Stairway to Heaven Technical Profile
What color is Stairway to Heaven? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #656E6B. Colors similar to Stairway to Heaven include Sherwin-Williams Homburg Gray, Benjamin Moore Kitty Gray, Hirshfield's Stairway To Heaven. Stairway to Heaven has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Stairway to Heaven creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Stairway to Heaven pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Stairway to Heaven
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stairway to Heaven
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stairway to Heaven
#656E6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A949C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stairway to Heaven
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stairway to Heaven 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 Stairway to Heaven.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stairway to Heaven — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stairway to Heaven have?
Stairway to Heaven by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Stairway to Heaven from other brands?
The closest matches are Homburg Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#666D69), Kitty Gray by Benjamin Moore (#656C69), Stairway To Heaven by Hirshfield's (#67716E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Stairway to Heaven?
Stairway to Heaven has an LRV of 15.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Stairway to Heaven's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.