Hirshfield's · Gray Paint Colors
Hirshfield's Gray Paint Colors
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Every gray in the Historic Collection deck — 97 colors, LRV 72 down to 9 — grouped by undertone and depth.
All 97 Hirshfield's gray paint colors
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Hirshfield's's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
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The whole Hirshfield's gray range by depth. LRV is the number to trust — the same gray looks two steps darker on a wall than on a chip.
Hirshfield's Grays by Room
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What Hirshfield's Grays Actually Look Like
Hirshfield's grays carry the same restraint as the rest of the Historic deck, so they tend toward soft, slightly warm, period-correct grays rather than the cold modern kind. The heritage entries set the tone: Polished Pewter and Fieldstone are quiet mid grays with a stony, lived-in feel, while Monument Gray reads a touch deeper and Vermont Slate anchors the family as a near-charcoal at the dark end. Lighter members like Cool Sky drift toward a pale blue-gray, and Vinal Haven leans faintly green, which is typical of old-house grays. This is a Minnesota-made, family-owned palette, and its grays were chosen to flatter trim, woodwork, and exteriors in real Upper-Midwest light, where a stark cool gray can turn flat and lifeless under winter skies.
How to Choose a Hirshfield's Gray
Gray is the trickiest family for undertone, so lean on the published LRV first and the sample board second. For light, airy walls pick something in the 60s or 70s like Cool Sky; for a moody room or a built-in, drop into the teens and 20s with Vermont Slate or Monument Gray. Pin down the lean before you commit: Vinal Haven carries a green note, Cool Sky a blue one, and Fieldstone stays closer to true warm gray, and that undertone will read strongest in north light. A south-facing room can carry a deep slate without feeling cramped, while a darker north room usually wants a higher-LRV gray to stay bright. Brush it next to your trim white and your flooring before buying.
The Questions Everyone Asks
Are Hirshfield's grays warm or cool?
Most lean soft and slightly warm, in line with the heritage collection. Fieldstone and Polished Pewter read as easy stony grays, while Cool Sky drifts blue and Vinal Haven leans green, so check the undertone against your light before committing.
What is the darkest gray in this family?
Vermont Slate sits at the deep end as a near-charcoal, with an LRV in the single digits. It works as a dramatic anchor for doors, built-ins, or a feature wall, but pair it with a bright white trim to keep edges crisp.
Which gray suits a heritage or old-house exterior?
A soft, slightly green or stony gray reads most period-correct. Fieldstone and Vinal Haven both have that aged, settled quality, which is why they sit comfortably on older Upper-Midwest homes rather than looking sharply modern.
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