Cadet Gray 4001-2A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #908B8E, estimated LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shining Armor from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #908B8E · 4001-2A
Cadet Gray
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cadet Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#908B8E
RGB144, 139, 142
Estimated LRV26.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Shining Armor
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#908B8E
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#918D90
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Plum Smoke
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#928D8F
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Evening Skyline
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#928A8C
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Colors That Work With Cadet Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cadet Gray
#908B8E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8589
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cadet Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cadet Gray 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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Cadet Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cadet Gray have?
Cadet Gray by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Cadet Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cadet Gray are Shining Armor by PPG (a close digital match), Mesmerized by Kilz (a close digital match), Plum Smoke by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cadet Gray'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 Cadet Gray?
Cadet Gray has a estimated lightness value of 26.3, 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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Why Cadet Gray's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.