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Ref. #B0A998 · 8006-1D

Artemis

40%LRV Value
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Artemis 8006-1D is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B0A998, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Hook Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Artemis Technical Profile

HEX Code#B0A998
RGB176, 169, 152
LRV39.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Artemis in Every Brand

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

ValsparArtemis
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSandy Hook Gray

Sandy Hook Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Well-Crafted

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Mountain Shade

Behr

Nearly identical

Gateway Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Shale Ridge

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Sharkskin

PPG

Nearly identical

Khaki

Kilz

Nearly identical

Homespun Linen

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Langdon Dove

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Hardwick White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Artemis

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Artemis

#B0A998

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A5AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Artemis

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Kid Gloves

Complement

Acier Tint

Artemis Room Palettes

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

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Amber Sienna

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peek-A-Boo Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Artemis.

Gray Silt

Valspar · 6002-1C

#ACA799

Koala

Valspar · 8005-8D

#B5A79A

Oyster Shoal

Valspar · 8005-5D

#B7A895

Pick of the Litter

Valspar · 8004-7C

#B8A59B

Graceful Gray

Valspar · 8006-2E

#A8A298

Embarrassed Shadow

Valspar · 8004-5D

#B7A49F

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Sandlot Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2107-50

#BEB0A7

Thunder Bay

PPG · 1144-2

#CBD9D7

Waterloo

Sherwin-Williams · 9141

#536872

Barely Pear

Sherwin-Williams · 9666

#EDEBDB

Verdigris

Benjamin Moore · 685

#56766D

Outer Boundary

Dunn-Edwards · DE6021

#654846

Artemis — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Artemis have?
Artemis by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Artemis in your own space before committing.
What colors match Artemis from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Artemis are Sandy Hook Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Well-Crafted by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mountain Shade by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Artemis'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 Artemis?
Artemis has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.9, 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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