Frappé 6003-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BFBAAF, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thunder from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BFBAAF · 6003-1B
Frappé
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Frappé Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFBAAF
RGB191, 186, 175
Estimated LRV49.3
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 Familygray
BrandValspar
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Thunder
Benjamin Moore
#BEB9AE
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Viaduct
Sherwin-Williams
#C1BBB0
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Glasgow Fog
Behr
#BDB8AE
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Ghost Writer
PPG
#BCB7AD
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Chintz
Hirshfield's
#C0BBAE
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Stoneware Clay
Dunn-Edwards
#BCB9AE
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Silver Spree
Vista Paint
#C2BDB0
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Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
#C4BEB4
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Urban Gateway
Kilz
#BCB5A9
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Scalloped Gray
Dutch Boy
#C6C0B6
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Colors That Work With Frappé
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frappé
#BFBAAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frappé
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frappé 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frappé — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frappé have?
Frappé 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 Frappé from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frappé are Thunder by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Viaduct by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Glasgow Fog by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Frappé'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 Frappé?
Frappé has a estimated lightness value of 49.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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