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.
Ref. #6D6C62 · 8004-27F
Brandenburg Gate
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brandenburg Gate Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Brandenburg Gate 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
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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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brandenburg Gate's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.