Ref. #5E5449 · C-213
Wildwood
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wildwood Technical Profile
What color is Wildwood? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #5E5449. Colors similar to Wildwood include PPG Cabin Fever, Valspar Harvest Brown, Hirshfield's Bad Hair Day. Wildwood has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Wildwood creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Wildwood pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Wildwood
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wildwood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wildwood
#5E5449
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#828357
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wildwood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wildwood 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 Wildwood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wildwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wildwood have?
Wildwood by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Wildwood from other brands?
The closest matches are Cabin Fever by PPG (#5E5349), Harvest Brown by Valspar (#605649), Bad Hair Day by Hirshfield's (#605547). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wildwood?
Wildwood has an LRV of 9.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wildwood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.