Squirrel Grey 7000 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #78858B, LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Academy Gray from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #78858B · 7000
Squirrel Grey
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Squirrel Grey Technical Profile
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Squirrel Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Squirrel Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALSquirrel Grey
Nearly identical
ValsparAcademy Gray
Academy Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Western Sky Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Felted Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
December Nights
Kilz
Nearly identical
Montpelier
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Atlantic Shoreline
Behr
Very similar
Storm Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
London Road
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Taliesin Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mirador
Vista Paint
Very similar
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Squirrel Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Squirrel Grey
#78858B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Squirrel Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Squirrel Grey Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Squirrel Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Squirrel Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Squirrel Grey have?
Squirrel Grey by RAL has a cool (blue) 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 Squirrel Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Squirrel Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Squirrel Grey are Academy Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Western Sky Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Felted Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Squirrel Grey'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 Squirrel Grey?
Squirrel Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Squirrel Grey's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.