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Ref. #C6C7BE · 8331

Winter Way

57%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Winter Way 8331 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #C6C7BE, LRV 57 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rippled Rock from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Winter Way Technical Profile

HEX Code#C6C7BE
RGB198, 199, 190
LRV56.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Winter Way in Every Brand

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

Vista PaintWinter Way
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sRippled Rock

Rippled Rock

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Grey Nuance

PPG

Nearly identical

Aloof Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Silver Song

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Whitewash Oak

Behr

Nearly identical

Cloud Cover

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Smoke Ring

Kilz

Nearly identical

Notre Dame

Valspar

Nearly identical

Stone .04

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Florito

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Cromarty

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Winter Way

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Winter Way

#C6C7BE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#94AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Winter Way

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tinsmith

Complement

Train

Winter Way Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Candle Wax

Pop

Jungle Expedition

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Brookside

Pop

Crown Jewels

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Blazing Sky

Pop

Capri Isle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Palatine

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Whale Bone

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Water Magic

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So Dainty

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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.

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Winter Way — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Winter Way have?
Winter Way by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Winter Way in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Way from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Way are Rippled Rock by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Grey Nuance by PPG (a near-identical match), Aloof Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Way'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 Winter Way?
Winter Way has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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