Downing Street 8004-47G is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #454751, 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.
Ref. #454751 · 8004-47G
Downing Street
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Downing Street Technical Profile
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Downing Street in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Downing Street in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDowning Street
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMackintosh Midnight
Mackintosh Midnight
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Slate Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Stiletto
Behr
Nearly identical
Evening Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Napoleon
PPG
Very similar
Charcoal Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pantry Plum
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grate Black
Kilz
Very similar
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Downing Street
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
Pure 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
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 Downing Street.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Downing Street in your own space before committing.
What colors match Downing Street from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downing Street are Mackintosh Midnight by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Slate Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Stiletto by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Downing Street's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.