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Ref. #A7A0A1 · 8005-12D

Crystal Noir

36%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Crystal Noir 8005-12D is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A7A0A1, LRV 36 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Timely Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Crystal Noir Technical Profile

HEX Code#A7A0A1
RGB167, 160, 161
LRV35.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Crystal Noir in Every Brand

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

ValsparCrystal Noir
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTimely Gray

Timely Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Equilibrium

PPG

Nearly identical

Quest Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pigeon Gray

Kilz

Very similar

Smoky Mountain

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Heather Harmony

Vista Paint

Very similar

Suede Leather

Behr

Very similar

Fusion

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Jet Gray

Hirshfield's

Very similar

White Aluminium

RAL

Very similar

Dove Tale

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Crystal Noir

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Crystal Noir

#A7A0A1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9385

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Crystal Noir

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dust Yourself Off

Complement

Explore the Shore

Crystal Noir 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

Berry Blush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chopped Chive

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Turquoise Tint

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Crystal Noir.

Graceful Gray

Valspar · 8006-2E

#A8A298

Dusky Hyacinth

Valspar · 1003-10A

#AF9D9C

Rocky Bluffs

Valspar · 4003-1C

#ADA9A4

Gray Silt

Valspar · 6002-1C

#ACA799

Smoked Oyster

Valspar · 6005-1C

#AFA69A

Tornado Watch

Valspar · 6002-2A

#A5A194

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Misted Meadow

Dutch Boy · 329-2DB

#C0D1C1

Habitat

Sherwin-Williams · 9608

#897D6D

Roseland

Hirshfield's · H0006

#926566

Blue Lullaby

PPG · 1143-2

#C8D7D2

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Crystal Noir — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Crystal Noir have?
Crystal Noir by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crystal Noir in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crystal Noir from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal Noir are Timely Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Equilibrium by PPG (a near-identical match), Quest Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crystal Noir'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 Crystal Noir?
Crystal Noir has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.9, 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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