Ref. #E4E4DB · 8004-29A
Ghost Story
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ghost Story Technical Profile
What color is Ghost Story? It's a light warm neutral with the hex code #E4E4DB. Colors similar to Ghost Story include Behr Glacier Valley, Dunn-Edwards Pearly Star, PPG Silvery Moon. Ghost Story has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 77, Ghost Story reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Ghost Story pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Ghost Story
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Glacier Valley
Behr
Nearly identical
Pearly Star
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silvery Moon
PPG
Nearly identical
Ethereal White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silver Satin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Barely White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cherish Is The Word
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ghost Story
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ghost Story
#E4E4DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ghost Story
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ghost Story 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 Ghost Story.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ghost Story — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ghost Story have?
Ghost Story by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Ghost Story from other brands?
The closest matches are Glacier Valley by Behr (#E3E3DA), Pearly Star by Dunn-Edwards (#E4E4DA), Silvery Moon by PPG (#E6E5DC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ghost Story?
Ghost Story has an LRV of 77.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ghost Story's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.