Channel Seal Gray 1001-9C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9F938F, estimated LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Talavera from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #9F938F · 1001-9C
Channel Seal Gray
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Channel Seal Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#9F938F
RGB159, 147, 143
Estimated LRV30.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Channel Seal Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Channel Seal Gray
#9F938F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Channel Seal Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Channel Seal 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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Channel Seal Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Channel Seal Gray have?
Channel Seal Gray by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Channel Seal Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Channel Seal Gray are Talavera by PPG (a close digital match), Auger Shell by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Armadillo by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Channel Seal 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 Channel Seal Gray?
Channel Seal Gray has a estimated lightness value of 30.2, 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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