Gray Shimmer by Valspar paint color
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Gray Shimmer

77%LRV Value
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Gray Shimmer 7004-9 is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E4E3E2, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stone White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gray Shimmer Technical Profile

HEX Code#E4E3E2
RGB228, 227, 226
LRV76.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyoff-white
BrandValspar

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Gray Shimmer in Every Brand

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

ValsparGray Shimmer
Nearly identical
PPGStone White

Stone White

PPG

Nearly identical

Cold Morning

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Tinge Grey

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Nimbus Cloud

Behr

Nearly identical

American White

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lambs Ear

Kilz

Nearly identical

Iced Silver

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Spatial White

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Angel Kiss

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Blackened

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Light Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gray Shimmer

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gray Shimmer

#E4E3E2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gray Shimmer

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tinge Grey

Complement

Windswept Beach

Gray Shimmer Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Prairie Foliage

Pop

Cattle Drive

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Plump Grape

Pop

Gamma Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Low Tide

Pop

Pat-a-Pep

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Gray Shimmer.

Soft Silk

Valspar · 7004-2

#E2E1E5

Mais Oui

Valspar · 8006-7A

#DFE0E3

Comet Dust

Valspar · 5006-1A

#E0E1DD

Blizzard Fog

Valspar · 7006-18

#E0E1DC

Summer Gray

Valspar · 7006-17

#EAE9E4

April Morning

Valspar · 4001-5A

#DEDCDF

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.

Bannister White

Hirshfield's · 0028

#E1E0D6

Artemesia

PPG · 1153-2

#E3EBEA

Aria

PPG · 1001-2

#E3E4E2

Ethereal Blue

PPG · 90BG 72/038

#D9DEE4

Weathered White

Behr · HDC-NT-21

#E6E3DC

Lavender Pizzazz

Vista Paint · 1286

#E7E0E2

Gray Shimmer — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gray Shimmer have?
Gray Shimmer 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 Gray Shimmer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray Shimmer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Shimmer are Stone White by PPG (a near-identical match), Cold Morning by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tinge Grey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gray Shimmer'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 Shimmer?
Gray Shimmer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.9, 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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