Big Apple 8006-2F is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8E8A81, estimated 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.
Valspar · #8E8A81 · 8006-2F
Big Apple
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Big Apple Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E8A81
RGB142, 138, 129
Estimated LRV25.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Alloy
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#8E8A81
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#918D83
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Timber Town
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#908D85
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#928B81
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#918A81
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#88857D
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Colors That Work With Big Apple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Big Apple
#8E8A81
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Big Apple 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Big Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Big Apple are Alloy by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Highland Country by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Timber Town by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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