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Ref. #98A2B2 · 4004-3C

Acier Tint

36%LRV Value
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Acier Tint 4004-3C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #98A2B2, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Great Falls from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Acier Tint Technical Profile

HEX Code#98A2B2
RGB152, 162, 178
LRV35.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Acier Tint in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Acier Tint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparAcier Tint
Nearly identical
BehrGreat Falls

Great Falls

Behr

Nearly identical

Vesper Violet

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Winter Twilight

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Enchanted Evening Blue

PPG

Very similar

Comet

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Purpley Puff

Vista Paint

Very similar

Baby Seal

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Winterfell

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Aviator Silver

Kilz

Very similar

Window Grey

RAL

Very similar

Kittiwake

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Acier Tint

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Acier Tint

#98A2B2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8985AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Acier Tint

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Blue Grey Shadow

Complement

Rugged Tan

Acier Tint Room Palettes

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

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pishposh

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Kitchen Tile Red

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

April Morning

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pumpkin Squash

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Acier Tint.

Silver Fox

Valspar · 4008-3C

#93A6B1

Winter Amethyst

Valspar · 4001-6A

#A19FB7

Blue Skylights

Valspar · 4006-3C

#8FA6B7

Blissful Blue

Valspar · 4005-3C

#8E9DAE

Mulberry Shadow

Valspar · 4003-4A

#909AAD

Drizzling Mist

Valspar · 4006-1C

#9BA0A4

More gray colors from other brands

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

Muddled Basil

Sherwin-Williams · 7745

#5A5243

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

Acier Tint — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Acier Tint have?
Acier Tint by Valspar has a neutral 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 Acier Tint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Acier Tint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acier Tint are Great Falls by Behr (a near-identical match), Vesper Violet by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Winter Twilight by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Acier Tint'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 Acier Tint?
Acier Tint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.7, 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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