"Calm, Cool and Collected" 8004-32A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D8DBD7, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is First Frost from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8DBD7 · 8004-32A
"Calm, Cool and Collected"
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
"Calm, Cool and Collected" Technical Profile
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"Calm, Cool and Collected" in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to "Calm, Cool and Collected" in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Valspar"Calm, Cool and Collected"
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFirst Frost
First Frost
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Alaskan Husky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cool Fog
Kilz
Nearly identical
Baltic Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fleur de Sel
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Metal Flake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Husky Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Misty Coast
Behr
Nearly identical
Winter Morn
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With "Calm, Cool and Collected"
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
"Calm, Cool and Collected"
#D8DBD7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for "Calm, Cool and Collected"
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
"Calm, Cool and Collected" 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 "Calm, Cool and Collected".
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
"Calm, Cool and Collected" — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does "Calm, Cool and Collected" have?
"Calm, Cool and Collected" by Valspar has a neutral 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 "Calm, Cool and Collected" in your own space before committing.
What colors match "Calm, Cool and Collected" from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to "Calm, Cool and Collected" are First Frost by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Alaskan Husky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cool Fog by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting "Calm, Cool and Collected"'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 "Calm, Cool and Collected"?
"Calm, Cool and Collected" has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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