City Arboretum 6006-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6D6954, estimated 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.
Valspar · #6D6954 · 6006-4C
City Arboretum
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
City Arboretum Technical Profile
HEX Code#6D6954
RGB109, 105, 84
Estimated LRV14.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With City Arboretum
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match City Arboretum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to City Arboretum are Aged Jade by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Candle Wax by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Candle Wax by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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