Filtered Shade 4003-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CDCBC8, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Steely Gaze from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDCBC8 · 4003-1B
Filtered Shade
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Filtered Shade Technical Profile
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Filtered Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Filtered Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFiltered Shade
Nearly identical
PPGSteely Gaze
Steely Gaze
PPG
Nearly identical
Zircon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Graycloth
Behr
Nearly identical
Cement Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silver Queen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ice Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brown Rice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Snowglory
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Filtered Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Filtered Shade
#CDCBC8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Filtered Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Filtered Shade 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 Filtered Shade.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Filtered Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Filtered Shade have?
Filtered Shade by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Filtered Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Filtered Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Filtered Shade are Steely Gaze by PPG (a near-identical match), Zircon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Graycloth by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Filtered Shade'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 Filtered Shade?
Filtered Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Filtered Shade's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.