Gilded Linen 6002-1A is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E3E1D8, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moderne White from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3E1D8 · 6002-1A
Gilded Linen
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gilded Linen Technical Profile
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Gilded Linen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gilded Linen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGilded Linen
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsModerne White
Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dove White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Pepper
Behr
Nearly identical
Cherish is the Word
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silvery Moon
PPG
Nearly identical
Watermist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moon Pie
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Reserved White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gilded Linen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gilded Linen
#E3E1D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gilded Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gilded Linen 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 Gilded Linen.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gilded Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gilded Linen have?
Gilded Linen by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gilded Linen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gilded Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gilded Linen are Moderne White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Nuance by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gilded Linen'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 Gilded Linen?
Gilded Linen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gilded Linen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.