Cathedral Morning 8004-5C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D1BEBA, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Josephine from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1BEBA · 8004-5C
Cathedral Morning
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cathedral Morning Technical Profile
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Cathedral Morning in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cathedral Morning in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCathedral Morning
Nearly identical
BehrJosephine
Josephine
Behr
Nearly identical
Mauve Star
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Batik
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Breathless
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mallow Root
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wafting Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Just Gorgeous
PPG
Nearly identical
Soufflé
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dove Feather
Kilz
Very similar
Peignoir
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cathedral Morning
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cathedral Morning
#D1BEBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cathedral Morning
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cathedral Morning 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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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cathedral Morning — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cathedral Morning have?
Cathedral Morning 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 Cathedral Morning in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cathedral Morning from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cathedral Morning are Josephine by Behr (a near-identical match), Mauve Star by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Batik by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cathedral Morning'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 Cathedral Morning?
Cathedral Morning has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cathedral Morning's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.