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Ref. #8E8A81 · 8006-2F

Big Apple

26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Big Apple 8006-2F is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8E8A81, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alloy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Big Apple Technical Profile

HEX Code#8E8A81
RGB142, 138, 129
LRV25.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Big Apple in Every Brand

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

ValsparBig Apple
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAlloy

Alloy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Highland Country

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Timber Town

Behr

Nearly identical

Promising Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Sultry Castle

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Castle Gate

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Greystoke

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Winter Feather

PPG

Very similar

Chalk Suede

Kilz

Very similar

Mole's Breath

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Pearl Mouse Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Big Apple

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Big Apple

#8E8A81

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A6AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Big Apple

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Big Apple

Complement

Englewood Cliffs

Big Apple 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

Caramel Toffee

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

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Smoky Blue

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Spring Forest

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Big Apple — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Big Apple have?
Big Apple by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Big Apple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Big Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Big Apple are Alloy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Highland Country by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Timber Town by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Big Apple'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 Big Apple?
Big Apple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.5, 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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