Gray-Green Linen by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #B5B7AF · 8004-30D

Gray-Green Linen

47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Gray-Green Linen 8004-30D is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B5B7AF, LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fossilized from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gray-Green Linen Technical Profile

HEX Code#B5B7AF
RGB181, 183, 175
LRV46.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Gray-Green Linen in Every Brand

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

ValsparGray-Green Linen
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFossilized

Fossilized

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Heirloom Silver

Behr

Nearly identical

Metal .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Chelsea Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sea Haze

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Hi Ho Silver

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Church Mouse

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Dusty Miller

PPG

Nearly identical

Warm Ashes

Kilz

Nearly identical

Light Blue

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Woodsy Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gray-Green Linen

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gray-Green Linen

#B5B7AF

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8FAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gray-Green Linen

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Chelsea Gray

Complement

Dolphin Dance

Gray-Green Linen Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Tarragon

Pop

City Chartreuse

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Alpine Top

Pop

Pishposh

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Enchanted Navy

Pop

Twinkle Night

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Gray-Green Linen.

Soulful Grey

Valspar · 6004-1B

#BBB8AF

Winter Calm

Valspar · 4001-1B

#BBB4B3

Polished Silver

Valspar · 4008-1B

#B4B8B7

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Luxe Gray

Valspar · 8005-4C

#BFB6AA

Berry Frost

Valspar · 1004-10A

#BEADA9

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

#EFEBD1

Spring Forest

Vista Paint · 0738

#65906D

Inevitable

PPG · 10-24

#9DAAB9

Deep Wine

PPG · 75RR 06/129

#604245

Sandlot Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2107-50

#BEB0A7

Gray-Green Linen — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gray-Green Linen have?
Gray-Green Linen by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Gray-Green Linen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray-Green Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray-Green Linen are Fossilized by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Heirloom Silver by Behr (a near-identical match), Metal .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gray-Green 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 Gray-Green Linen?
Gray-Green Linen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.8, 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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