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Ref. #6D6C62 · 8004-27F

Brandenburg Gate

15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Brandenburg Gate 8004-27F is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6D6C62, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Limestone Slate from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Brandenburg Gate Technical Profile

HEX Code#6D6C62
RGB109, 108, 98
LRV14.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Brandenburg Gate in Every Brand

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

ValsparBrandenburg Gate
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLimestone Slate

Limestone Slate

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Thunderous

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

King Fischer

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Naturalism

Behr

Nearly identical

River God

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Quartz Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Sharkskin

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Armory

PPG

Very similar

Iron-Ic

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Royal Ivy

Kilz

Very similar

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Brandenburg Gate

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Brandenburg Gate

#6D6C62

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#869A68

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Brandenburg Gate

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spring’s Eve

Complement

Murky Depths

Brandenburg Gate 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

Sand Mountain

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

Twinkle Night

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Gateway Arch

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Cocoa Berry

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#7B6863

Catch of the Day

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

Soft Chinchilla

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Rose Pink

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Breezy Indigo

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Newburg Green

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Simply Blue

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Olive Leaf

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Brandenburg Gate — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Brandenburg Gate have?
Brandenburg Gate 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 Brandenburg Gate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brandenburg Gate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brandenburg Gate are Limestone Slate by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Thunderous by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), King Fischer by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brandenburg Gate'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 Brandenburg Gate?
Brandenburg Gate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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