Subtle Shadow 0534 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #7E8080, estimated LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Game Over from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #7E8080 · 0534
Subtle Shadow
21%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Subtle Shadow Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E8080
RGB126, 128, 128
Estimated LRV21.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Game Over
Behr
#7E8181
Close digital match
Lampblack
Benjamin Moore
#7F8282
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Subtle Shadow
Hirshfield's
#7F8282
Close digital match
Storm Cloud
Dunn-Edwards
#808283
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#7C8081
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Steamship
PPG
#80807F
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Dusty Grey
RAL
#7D7F7D
Close digital match
Cityscape
Sherwin-Williams
#7F817E
Close digital match
Refined Gray
Dutch Boy
#7D8285
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#74797A
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#8B8A8C
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Colors That Work With Subtle Shadow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Subtle Shadow
#7E8080
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8499AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Subtle Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Subtle Shadow 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
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Subtle Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Subtle Shadow have?
Subtle Shadow by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Subtle Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Subtle Shadow are Game Over by Behr (a close digital match), Lampblack by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Subtle Shadow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Subtle Shadow'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 Subtle Shadow?
Subtle Shadow has a estimated lightness value of 21.4, 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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