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Ref. #6D6954 · 6006-4C

City Arboretum

14%LRV Value
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City Arboretum 6006-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6D6954, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aged Jade from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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City Arboretum Technical Profile

HEX Code#6D6954
RGB109, 105, 84
LRV14.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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City Arboretum in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to City Arboretum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparCity Arboretum
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAged Jade

Aged Jade

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Candle Wax

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Candle Wax

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Trailing Vines

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Paleo

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Eclipse

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Momentum

PPG

Very similar

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Tea Leaf

Kilz

Very similar

Mudslide

Behr

Very similar

Beige Grey

RAL

Very similar

Cardamom

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With City Arboretum

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Secluded Green

Complement

Vintage Grape

City Arboretum Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sand Mountain

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vivid Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Hunting Boots

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Twilight Jungle

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Weathered Plank

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

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#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

City Arboretum — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does City Arboretum have?
City Arboretum by Valspar has a neutral 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 City Arboretum in your own space before committing.
What colors match City Arboretum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to City Arboretum are Aged Jade by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Candle Wax by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Candle Wax by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting City Arboretum'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 City Arboretum?
City Arboretum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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