Ref. #5F727D · C-1368
Winter Harbor
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Harbor Technical Profile
What color is Winter Harbor? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #5F727D. Colors similar to Winter Harbor include Hirshfield's Winter Harbor, Benjamin Moore Thousand Oceans, PPG Hatteras Gray. Winter Harbor has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Winter Harbor creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Winter Harbor pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Winter Harbor
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Harbor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Harbor
#5F727D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#70769F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Harbor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Harbor 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 Winter Harbor.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Harbor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Harbor have?
Winter Harbor by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Winter Harbor from other brands?
The closest matches are Winter Harbor by Hirshfield's (#5E737D), Thousand Oceans by Benjamin Moore (#5F7581), Hatteras Gray by PPG (#5C707E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Winter Harbor?
Winter Harbor has an LRV of 15.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Winter Harbor
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 Winter Harbor's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.