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Graceful Gray

36%LRV Value
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Graceful Gray 8006-2E is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A8A298, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smooth Stone from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Graceful Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#A8A298
RGB168, 162, 152
LRV36.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Graceful Gray in Every Brand

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

ValsparGraceful Gray
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSmooth Stone

Smooth Stone

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Cloudy Today

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Wild Mushroom

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

River Reflections

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

True Taupewood

Behr

Nearly identical

Feldspar

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Quarry Lane

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Driftwood Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Mocha Mousse

Kilz

Very similar

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Graceful Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Graceful Gray

#A8A298

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Graceful Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Simmering Smoke

Complement

Ufo

Graceful Gray 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

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pat-a-Pep

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Graceful Gray.

Gray Silt

Valspar · 6002-1C

#ACA799

Dusky Hyacinth

Valspar · 1003-10A

#AF9D9C

Artemis

Valspar · 8006-1D

#B0A998

Secret Moss

Valspar · 5005-2A

#9BA098

Koala

Valspar · 8005-8D

#B5A79A

Rocky Bluffs

Valspar · 4003-1C

#ADA9A4

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Sage Gray

Behr · 710F-4

#98B3A5

Shadowbox Beige

PPG · 10YY 56/060

#CEC4BB

Spring Lilac

PPG · 1170-4

#B1B3CB

Wenge

Benjamin Moore · AF-180

#3D2E2C

Vintage Velvet

Behr · PPU15-18

#48516A

Soft Chinchilla

Benjamin Moore · 2135-50

#AEC4C9

Graceful Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Graceful Gray have?
Graceful Gray 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 Graceful Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Graceful Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Graceful Gray are Smooth Stone by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cloudy Today by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wild Mushroom by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Graceful Gray'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 Graceful Gray?
Graceful Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.4, 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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