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Young Colt

34%LRV Value
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Young Colt Technical Profile

What color is Young Colt? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #A89C8B. Colors similar to Young Colt include Hirshfield's Young Colt, PPG Stonehenge Greige, Hirshfield's Big Spender. Young Colt has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 34 gives Young Colt depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Young Colt 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.

HEX Code#A89C8B
RGB168, 156, 139
LRV34.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Colors Similar to Young Colt

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Young Colt

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Stonehenge Greige

PPG

Nearly identical

Chic Taupe

Behr

Nearly identical

Taupe Tone

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Cole Stone

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Champagne Brut Met.

MPC

Nearly identical

Antiquity

Kilz

Nearly identical

Arid Plains

Valspar

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Young Colt

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Young Colt

#A89C8B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AAAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Young Colt

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Shenandoah

Complement

London Fog

Young Colt Room Palettes

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

Walls

Metropolis Mood

Trim

Alicia

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chamois Shirt

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Whispering Waterfall

Trim

Alicia

Accent

This Color

Pop

Exotic Beauty

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Pale Sisal

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Young Colt.

Big Spender

Vista Paint · C-211

#A89C8D

Wood Shadow

Vista Paint · C-204

#A49B8C

Deep Marsh

Vista Paint · C-232

#ACA08C

Urban Charm

Vista Paint · C-336

#ACA08A

Sandy Bluff

Vista Paint · C-1427

#A89D85

Drifting Sand

Vista Paint · C-217

#A79E91

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Stormy

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Muddled Basil

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Farm Fresh

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#8E9B88

Puritan Gray

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#98A09C

Green Earth

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#9A9883

Young Colt — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Young Colt have?
Young Colt by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Young Colt from other brands?
The closest matches are Young Colt by Hirshfield's (#A79B8C), Stonehenge Greige by PPG (#A79D8D), Big Spender by Hirshfield's (#A79C8E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Young Colt?
Young Colt has an LRV of 34.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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