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Frisky Whiskers

46%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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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.

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Frisky Whiskers Technical Profile

HEX Code#B8B3B6
RGB184, 179, 182
LRV45.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypurple
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Silver Bells

Complement

Gray Stone

Frisky Whiskers Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Bridle Leather Brown

Pop

Very Berry

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Pensive Plum

Pop

Green Gecko

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Vegas Green

Pop

Divot

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Frisky Whiskers.

Winter Calm

Valspar · 4001-1B

#BBB4B3

Polished Silver

Valspar · 4008-1B

#B4B8B7

Livid Violet

Valspar · 4002-3C

#B8B0BC

Soulful Grey

Valspar · 6004-1B

#BBB8AF

Twilight Mauve

Valspar · 1001-8A

#BCADB0

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

More purple colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Strawberry Freeze

Behr · 680B-5

#C65DF0

Perfectly Purple

PPG · 1176-7

#694878

Taste Of Berry

Behr · 690D-4

#CB9DE1

Mauve Mist

Behr · 100E-2

#E1DAE7

When Red Met Blue

Vista Paint · 1243

#564274

Baritone

Behr · 680F-7

#3C304F

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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