Bleached Shadow 4002-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9C9592, LRV 31 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Polished Concrete from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C9592 · 4002-1C
Bleached Shadow
31%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Bleached Shadow Technical Profile
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Bleached Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bleached Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBleached Shadow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPolished Concrete
Polished Concrete
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soho Loft
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sparrow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sparrow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stone Grey
PPG
Very similar
Historic Monument
Kilz
Very similar
Elephant Skin
Behr
Very similar
Wind in the Willows
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Padlock Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bleached Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bleached Shadow
#9C9592
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bleached Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bleached Shadow 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 Bleached Shadow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bleached Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bleached Shadow have?
Bleached Shadow by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Bleached Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bleached Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bleached Shadow are Polished Concrete by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Soho Loft by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sparrow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bleached Shadow'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 Bleached Shadow?
Bleached Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bleached Shadow's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.