Ante Meridian 5005-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D4D8CF, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moonshine from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D4D8CF · 5005-1B
Ante Meridian
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ante Meridian Technical Profile
HEX Code#D4D8CF
RGB212, 216, 207
Estimated LRV67.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#D7D9D0
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#D0D5CB
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#D7DCD5
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Silver Fox
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Colors That Work With Ante Meridian
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ante Meridian
#D4D8CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#87AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ante Meridian
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ante Meridian Room Palettes
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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
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Ante Meridian — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ante Meridian have?
Ante Meridian by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ante Meridian from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ante Meridian are Moonshine by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pine Frost by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Gray Cashmere by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ante Meridian'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 Ante Meridian?
Ante Meridian has a estimated lightness value of 67.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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