Distant Valley 5002-3A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C9D8D1, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Rain from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9D8D1 · 5002-3A
Distant Valley
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Distant Valley Technical Profile
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Distant Valley in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Distant Valley in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDistant Valley
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWhite Rain
White Rain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Powdered Pool
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Frosted Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Lullaby
PPG
Nearly identical
Muted Opal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Powdered Pool
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wool .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Tidewater
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rolling Waves
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Misty Morning
Kilz
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Distant Valley
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Distant Valley
#C9D8D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ACAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Distant Valley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Distant Valley 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 Distant Valley.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Distant Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Distant Valley have?
Distant Valley by Valspar has a neutral 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 Distant Valley in your own space before committing.
What colors match Distant Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Distant Valley are White Rain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Powdered Pool by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Frosted Silver by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Distant Valley'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 Distant Valley?
Distant Valley has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Distant Valley's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.