City Storm 4008-2A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #878C8D, 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.
Ref. #878C8D · 4008-2A
City Storm
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
City Storm Technical Profile
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City Storm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to City Storm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCity Storm
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWeathered Gray
Weathered Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Alloy Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hearthstone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gotham Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Stone Age
Vista Paint
Very similar
London Road
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Feldspar
PPG
Very similar
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Telegrey 2
RAL
Very similar
Software
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Umber Stone
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With City Storm
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to City Storm.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample City Storm in your own space before committing.
What colors match City Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to City Storm are Weathered Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Alloy Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Hearthstone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why City Storm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.