Frisky Whiskers 8004-1C is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B8B3B6, LRV 46 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gracious Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8B3B6 · 8004-1C
Frisky Whiskers
46%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Frisky Whiskers Technical Profile
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Frisky Whiskers in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frisky Whiskers in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFrisky Whiskers
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGracious Gray
Gracious Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hazy Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Winter Cocoa
Behr
Nearly identical
Swanky Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Heliotrope Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pashmina
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
After the Rain
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
North Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Natural Echo
Kilz
Very similar
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frisky Whiskers
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frisky Whiskers
#B8B3B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8589
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frisky Whiskers
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frisky Whiskers 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 Frisky Whiskers.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frisky Whiskers — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frisky Whiskers have?
Frisky Whiskers by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Frisky Whiskers in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frisky Whiskers from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frisky Whiskers are Gracious Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Hazy Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Winter Cocoa by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frisky Whiskers'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 Frisky Whiskers?
Frisky Whiskers has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Frisky Whiskers's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.