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Ref. #9B9B88 · 6001-1C

Grandma's Linen

32%LRV Value
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Grandma's Linen 6001-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9B9B88, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creekside Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Grandma's Linen Technical Profile

HEX Code#9B9B88
RGB155, 155, 136
LRV32.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Grandma's Linen in Every Brand

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

ValsparGrandma's Linen
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCreekside Green

Creekside Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Elemental Green

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Milk Thistle

Behr

Nearly identical

Rock Wall

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Smoky Slate

PPG

Nearly identical

Wainscot Green

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Lichen

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Nourish .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Mossed Thicket

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Weeping Willow

Kilz

Very similar

Stone Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Grandma's Linen

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Grandma's Linen

#9B9B88

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

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Color Palettes for Grandma's Linen

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Flagstone Quartzite

Complement

Rapture

Grandma's Linen Room Palettes

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

Walls

Sandstone Gray

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

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Sand Mountain

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

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Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

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Vivid Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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

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Veiled Spotlight

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Grandma's Linen — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Grandma's Linen have?
Grandma's Linen by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Grandma's Linen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grandma's Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grandma's Linen are Creekside Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Raintree Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Green Earth by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grandma's 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 Grandma's Linen?
Grandma's Linen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.2, 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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