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Ref. #AEACAC · 0547

Tin Man

42%LRV Value
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Tin Man 0547 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AEACAC, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tin Man from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Tin Man Technical Profile

HEX Code#AEACAC
RGB174, 172, 172
LRV41.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Tin Man in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Tin Man in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintTin Man
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sTin Man

Tin Man

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Classy

Behr

Nearly identical

Industrial Age

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Stormy Monday

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Soft Steel

Kilz

Nearly identical

Wright Soft Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Mystical Shade

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

White Aluminium

RAL

Very similar

Ganymede

Valspar

Very similar

Gracious Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Lamp Room Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Metal .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Tin Man

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Tin Man

#AEACAC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9985

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Tin Man

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Woodsy Gray

Complement

Soft Steel

Tin Man Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Monk’s Cloth

Pop

Poppy Prose

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Majestic Plum

Pop

Green Jeans

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

The Back Nine

Pop

Cool Turquoise

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Praise Giving

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Ocean Cruise

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Historic Morning Dew

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Dolphin Dance

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More gray colors from other brands

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

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

All About Olive

PPG · 1126-7

#676C58

Film Fest

Behr · T14-8

#93877C

Tin Man — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Tin Man have?
Tin Man by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Tin Man in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tin Man from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tin Man are Tin Man by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Classy by Behr (a near-identical match), Industrial Age by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tin Man'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 Tin Man?
Tin Man has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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