Elegant Silk 5010-7 is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #378377, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emerald Valley from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #378377 · 5010-7
Elegant Silk
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Elegant Silk Technical Profile
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Elegant Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elegant Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparElegant Silk
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEmerald Valley
Emerald Valley
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Highlands Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mosaic Tile
Behr
Very similar
Carlisle
PPG
Very similar
Palm Springs Splash
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Viridian
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ionian
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Blue Winged Teal
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Forest Found
Kilz
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elegant Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elegant Silk
#378377
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#598094
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elegant Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elegant Silk 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 Elegant Silk.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Elegant Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elegant Silk have?
Elegant Silk by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Elegant Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elegant Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elegant Silk are Emerald Valley by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Highlands Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Mosaic Tile by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Elegant Silk'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 Elegant Silk?
Elegant Silk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Elegant Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.