Utility Wear 8464 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #989081, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smokey Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #989081 · 8464
Utility Wear
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Utility Wear Technical Profile
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Utility Wear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Utility Wear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintUtility Wear
Nearly identical
BehrSmokey Tan
Smokey Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Quarry Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
Nearly identical
Countryside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Winter Feather
PPG
Nearly identical
Cathedral Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stone Manor
Valspar
Very similar
Stone Cottage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Utility Wear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Utility Wear
#989081
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Utility Wear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Utility Wear 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 Utility Wear.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Utility Wear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Utility Wear have?
Utility Wear 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 Utility Wear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Utility Wear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Utility Wear are Smokey Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Quarry Stone by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Heirloom Brooch by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Utility Wear'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 Utility Wear?
Utility Wear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Utility Wear's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.