Dusty Lead 4002-2B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #87817F, estimated LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stone from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #87817F · 4002-2B
Dusty Lead
22%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dusty Lead Technical Profile
HEX Code#87817F
RGB135, 129, 127
Estimated LRV22.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Dusty Lead
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Lead
#87817F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Lead
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty Lead 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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Dusty Lead — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Lead have?
Dusty Lead by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Dusty Lead from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Lead are Stone by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Chocolate Chiffon by Behr (a close digital match), Granite by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dusty Lead'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 Dusty Lead?
Dusty Lead has a estimated lightness value of 22.4, 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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