Ghost Story 8004-29A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E4E4DB, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glacier Valley from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4E4DB · 8004-29A
Ghost Story
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ghost Story Technical Profile
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Ghost Story in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ghost Story in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGhost Story
Nearly identical
BehrGlacier Valley
Glacier Valley
Behr
Nearly identical
Pearly Star
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silvery Moon
PPG
Nearly identical
Ethereal White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Greek Pebbles
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Satin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cherish is the Word
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Alaska
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ghost Story in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ghost Story from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ghost Story are Glacier Valley by Behr (a near-identical match), Pearly Star by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Silvery Moon by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ghost Story'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 Ghost Story?
Ghost Story has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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.