Stairway to Heaven 0479 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #656E6B, LRV 15 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Homburg Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #656E6B · 0479
Stairway to Heaven
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Stairway to Heaven Technical Profile
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Stairway to Heaven in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stairway to Heaven in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintStairway to Heaven
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHomburg Gray
Homburg Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Zinc-Ed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Kitty Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stairway to Heaven
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mountain Pine
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Pewter
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Adrift at Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Old Key
Kilz
Very similar
Douter
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Gunmetal Gray
PPG
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Stairway to Heaven in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stairway to Heaven from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stairway to Heaven are Homburg Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Zinc-Ed by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Kitty Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stairway to Heaven'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 Stairway to Heaven?
Stairway to Heaven has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.0, 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 Stairway to Heaven's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.