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Techile

35%LRV Value
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Techile Technical Profile

What color is Techile? It's a medium neutral gray with the hex code #9EA09F. Colors similar to Techile include Hirshfield's Techile, Benjamin Moore Storm, Hirshfield's Smoky Tone. Techile has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 35 gives Techile depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Techile is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.

HEX Code#9EA09F
RGB158, 160, 159
LRV34.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Colors Similar to Techile

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Techile

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Storm

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gateway Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Stone Mason Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Walrus

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Pearl Light Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Serving Platter

Kilz

Nearly identical

Castlegate

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Techile

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Techile

#9EA09F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85ADAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Techile

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Storm

Complement

Sterling Silver

Techile Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metropolis Mood

Trim

Alicia

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentle Caress

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Ocean Crest

Trim

Alicia

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fuscia Fizz

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

First Frost

Trim

Alicia

Accent

This Color

Pop

Temptress

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Techile.

Smoky Tone

Vista Paint · C-540

#9D9D9C

Metropolis Mood

Vista Paint · C-525

#9BA2A5

Shark Fin

Vista Paint · C-573

#A6A49A

Cannon Ball

Vista Paint · C-448

#999F96

Hidden Ravine

Vista Paint · K-884

#A2AB9D

Citadel Blue

Vista Paint · C-1362

#9BA7A9

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

Pine Bluff

MPC · MP14819

#5C6655

Techile — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Techile have?
Techile by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Techile from other brands?
The closest matches are Techile by Hirshfield's (#9FA1A1), Storm by Benjamin Moore (#A0A19F), Smoky Tone by Hirshfield's (#9D9E9D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Techile?
Techile has an LRV of 34.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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