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Gateway Arch

16%LRV Value
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Gateway Arch 8005-10F is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #7A6B61, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antique Earth from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gateway Arch Technical Profile

HEX Code#7A6B61
RGB122, 107, 97
LRV15.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Gateway Arch in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Gateway Arch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparGateway Arch
Nearly identical
BehrAntique Earth

Antique Earth

Behr

Nearly identical

Toasted Taupe

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Cocoa Truffle

Kilz

Nearly identical

Cocoa Powder

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Garret Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Embarked

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Monterey Cliffs

PPG

Very similar

Devonwood Taupe

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Tyson Taupe

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Broccoli Brown

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Pearl Beige

RAL

Visible difference

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gateway Arch

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gateway Arch

#7A6B61

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9F9A6F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gateway Arch

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Toasted Taupe

Complement

Blue Spruce

Gateway Arch Room Palettes

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

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cattle Drive

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gamma Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blueberry Festival

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Gateway Arch.

Cocoa Berry

Valspar · 8004-5F

#7B6863

Groundbreaking

Valspar · 8005-8F

#786C5E

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Weathered Plank

Valspar · 8004-20F

#7A6F58

Twilight Jungle

Valspar · 3007-9A

#7A6B54

Western Clay

Valspar · 2009-8

#7F605C

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Winter Grass

Kilz · LF130-02

#958B6A

Townsend Harbor Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-64

#644644

Tranquil Aqua

Sherwin-Williams · 7611

#7C9AA0

Scandinavian Sky

PPG · 1149-3

#C2D3D6

Midnight Clover

PPG · 1138-7

#3C574E

Country Faire

Dutch Boy · 329-3DB

#A9C0AD

Gateway Arch — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gateway Arch have?
Gateway Arch by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gateway Arch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gateway Arch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gateway Arch are Antique Earth by Behr (a near-identical match), Chalet by Behr (a near-identical match), Toasted Taupe by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gateway Arch'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 Gateway Arch?
Gateway Arch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.5, 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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