Ante Meridian 5005-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D4D8CF, 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.
Ref. #D4D8CF · 5005-1B
Ante Meridian
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ante Meridian Technical Profile
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Ante Meridian in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ante Meridian in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAnte Meridian
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMoonshine
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pine Frost
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Wayward Willow
PPG
Nearly identical
Nurture
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Loden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Rapids
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Silver Fox
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Metal Flake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cool Fog
Kilz
Very similar
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ante Meridian
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ante Meridian
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ante Meridian 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Ante Meridian.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ante Meridian in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ante Meridian from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ante Meridian are Moonshine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pine Frost by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gray Cashmere by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Ante Meridian's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.