Wood Shadow 0205 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A49B8C, estimated LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chic Taupe from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #A49B8C · 0205
Wood Shadow
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wood Shadow Technical Profile
HEX Code#A49B8C
RGB164, 155, 140
Estimated LRV33.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Chic Taupe
Behr
#A59C8C
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Stonehenge Greige
PPG
#A79D8D
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Briarwood
Benjamin Moore
#A1998A
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Wood Shadow
Hirshfield's
#A79E90
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Greyswood
Kilz
#A49D8F
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Country Rubble Stone
Dunn-Edwards
#A59B8E
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Pewter Tankard
Sherwin-Williams
#A39B90
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Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
#A8A093
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Coastal Villa
Valspar
#A1998E
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Nourish .04
Colorhouse
#A3977F
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Farrow & Ball
#9F9389
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Colors That Work With Wood Shadow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wood Shadow
#A49B8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wood Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wood Shadow Room Palettes
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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
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Wood Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wood Shadow have?
Wood Shadow by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Wood Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wood Shadow are Chic Taupe by Behr (a close digital match), Stonehenge Greige by PPG (a close digital match), Briarwood by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wood Shadow'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 Wood Shadow?
Wood Shadow has a estimated lightness value of 33.2, 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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