City Storm 4008-2A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #878C8D, estimated LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #878C8D · 4008-2A
City Storm
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
City Storm Technical Profile
HEX Code#878C8D
RGB135, 140, 141
Estimated LRV25.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#878C8C
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#858A8C
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#899093
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Colors That Work With City Storm
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
City Storm
#878C8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for City Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
City Storm 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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City Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does City Storm have?
City Storm 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 Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to City Storm are Weathered Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Alloy Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Hearthstone by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting City Storm'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 Storm?
City Storm has a estimated lightness value of 25.8, 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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