Downing Street 8004-47G is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #454751, estimated LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mackintosh Midnight from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #454751 · 8004-47G
Downing Street
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Downing Street Technical Profile
HEX Code#454751
RGB69, 71, 81
Estimated LRV6.4
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 Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Downing Street
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Downing Street
#454751
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E5079
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downing Street
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Downing Street Room Palettes
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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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Downing Street — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Downing Street have?
Downing Street by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Downing Street from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downing Street are Mackintosh Midnight by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Slate Grey by RAL (a close digital match), Stiletto by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Downing Street'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 Downing Street?
Downing Street has a estimated lightness value of 6.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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