Channel Seal Gray 1001-9C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9F938F, 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.
Ref. #9F938F · 1001-9C
Channel Seal Gray
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Channel Seal Gray Technical Profile
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Channel Seal Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Channel Seal Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparChannel Seal Gray
Nearly identical
PPGTalavera
Talavera
PPG
Nearly identical
Auger Shell
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Monsoon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Smoked Mauve
Behr
Very similar
Gypsum Gap
Vista Paint
Very similar
Historic Monument
Kilz
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Soho Loft
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rustic Greige
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sparrow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Telegrey 1
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Channel Seal Gray
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Channel Seal Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Channel Seal Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Channel Seal Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Channel Seal Gray are Talavera by PPG (a near-identical match), Auger Shell by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Armadillo by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Channel Seal Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.