Ref. #6D6954 · 6006-4C
City Arboretum
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
City Arboretum Technical Profile
What color is City Arboretum? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #6D6954. Colors similar to City Arboretum include Dunn-Edwards Aged Jade, Hirshfield's Candle Wax, Vista Paint Candle Wax. City Arboretum has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, City Arboretum creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, City Arboretum pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to City Arboretum
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With City Arboretum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
City Arboretum
#6D6954
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#829262
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for City Arboretum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
City Arboretum 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 City Arboretum.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
City Arboretum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does City Arboretum have?
City Arboretum by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match City Arboretum from other brands?
The closest matches are Aged Jade by Dunn-Edwards (#6C6956), Candle Wax by Hirshfield's (#6F6A53), Candle Wax by Vista Paint (#6D6951). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of City Arboretum?
City Arboretum has an LRV of 14.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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