Gray Morn by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #CACACA · 8006-11B

Gray Morn

59%LRV Value
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Gray Morn 8006-11B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CACACA, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cloud Computing from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gray Morn Technical Profile

HEX Code#CACACA
RGB202, 202, 202
LRV59.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Gray Morn in Every Brand

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

ValsparGray Morn
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCloud Computing

Cloud Computing

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Silverado

Kilz

Nearly identical

Paternoster

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Unique Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Chicago Fog

Behr

Nearly identical

Metro Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Steely Gaze

PPG

Nearly identical

Garden Stone

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Telegrey 4

RAL

Nearly identical

Paternoster

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Worsted

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gray Morn

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gray Morn

#CACACA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9985

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gray Morn

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mexican Silver

Complement

Mexican Silver

Gray Morn Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mudslide

Pop

Brick Facade

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Plump Grape

Pop

Lucky Clover

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Rushing Stream

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Gray Morn.

Modest Silver

Valspar · 4002-1A

#D0CAC7

Stardust Evening

Valspar · 4002-3B

#CECAD3

Mellow Spring

Valspar · 5007-3B

#CBD3C4

Mount Nirvana

Valspar · 8004-45B

#C6CCD6

Spearmint Shale

Valspar · 5008-3B

#CBD2C0

Dusky Morn

Valspar · 8004-7A

#D7CDC6

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Cultural Garden Green

PPG · 70GY 35/237

#83AC8A

Crystalline

Sherwin-Williams · 9691

#E9E3DE

Enthroned Above

Hirshfield's · 1199

#AC92B0

Grape Arbor

Kilz · TB-90

#847D5F

Sage Gray

Behr · 710F-4

#98B3A5

Shadowbox Beige

PPG · 10YY 56/060

#CEC4BB

Gray Morn — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gray Morn have?
Gray Morn 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 Gray Morn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray Morn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Morn are Cloud Computing by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Silverado by Kilz (a near-identical match), Paternoster by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gray Morn'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 Morn?
Gray Morn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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