Cool Gray 7006-10 is a white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #ECEDE9, estimated LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gypsum from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #ECEDE9 · 7006-10
Cool Gray
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cool Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECEDE9
RGB236, 237, 233
Estimated LRV84.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familywhite
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Gypsum
Sherwin-Williams
#EAEBE7
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Baby's Breath
Benjamin Moore
#EBEDE9
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Melting Glacier
Vista Paint
#ECEDEA
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Sugar Swizzle
Dunn-Edwards
#ECEEEA
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White
Dutch Boy
#EEEFEA
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Chalk Dust
Behr
#EAEBE6
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Pacific Pearl
PPG
#E8EAE6
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Alaskan Mist
Kilz
#EEF0EB
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White Shoulders
Hirshfield's
#F1F0EC
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Imagine .05
Colorhouse
#F0F2F1
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Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
#E8EEEA
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#F4F4F4
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Colors That Work With Cool Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Gray
#ECEDE9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Gray 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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Cool Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Gray have?
Cool Gray by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the white 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 Cool Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Gray are Gypsum by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Baby's Breath by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Winter Snow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cool Gray'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 Cool Gray?
Cool Gray has a estimated lightness value of 84.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Cool Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.