Elegant Silk 5010-7 is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #378377, estimated 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.
Valspar · #378377 · 5010-7
Elegant Silk
18%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Elegant Silk Technical Profile
HEX Code#378377
RGB55, 131, 119
Estimated LRV18.4
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 Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Elegant Silk
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Elegant Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elegant Silk are Emerald Valley by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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