Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Subtle Shadow |
| SKU | 0534 |
| Hex | #7F8282 |
| RGB | 127, 130, 130 |
| HSL | 180°, 1%, 50% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Subtle Shadow
With an LRV of 24, Subtle Shadow is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Subtle Shadow works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Subtle Shadow within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7F8282 in HSL space. Pair Subtle Shadow with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Hirshfield's Subtle Shadow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Subtle Shadow from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Hirshfield's 0534 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Cityscape (SW 7067), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Subtle Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Cityscape swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
The closest Behr equivalent of Subtle Shadow is Game Over (T12-10). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24). If Behr is your counter, order Game Over and you'll get the same color. See the full Game Over swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Subtle Shadow is Shark Gray (2134-40). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Shark Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Shark Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
At Valspar, the closest color to Subtle Shadow is Grey Suit (4004-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grey Suit swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Steamship (PPG0996-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Subtle Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Steamship swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
Glidden's nearest match is Steamship (PPG0996-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Subtle Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Steamship swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Refined Gray (435-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Subtle Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Refined Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Armitage Grey (HGSW 1483), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Subtle Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Armitage Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Subtle Shadow is Storm Cloud (DE6362). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Storm Cloud and you'll get the same color. See the full Storm Cloud swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Subtle Shadow. The nearest is Wooden Palette (JG-130) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wooden Palette swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Subtle Shadow. The nearest is Mole's Breath (NO. 276) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Subtle Shadow. The nearest is Ocean Frigate (0555) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Frigate swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
At Rodda, the closest color to Subtle Shadow is Evening Traveller (R015) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Traveller swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Subtle Shadow. The nearest is Wall Street (C2-951) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wall Street swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
Clare's nearest match is Irony (PNT100-MD-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Subtle Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Irony swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Subtle Shadow — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 7.96). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0534 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Subtle Shadow — the nearest deck color, Coco (COCO), is clearly different (ΔE 12.09). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0534 instead. See the full Coco swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Subtle Shadow — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.01). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0534 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Subtle Shadow — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 7.67). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0534 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Subtle Shadow
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Subtle Shadow is Subtle Shadow (0534). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24). If Kompozit is your counter, order Subtle Shadow and you'll get the same color. See the full Subtle Shadow swatch →