Gray Shimmer 7004-9 is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E4E3E2, estimated 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.
Valspar · #E4E3E2 · 7004-9
Gray Shimmer
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gray Shimmer Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4E3E2
RGB228, 227, 226
Estimated LRV76.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandValspar
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#E3E2E1
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#E6E5E4
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Tinge Grey
Dutch Boy
#E2E2E2
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Nimbus Cloud
Behr
#E7E7E6
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American White
Benjamin Moore
#E5E4E1
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Lambs Ear
Kilz
#E1E0DD
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Iced Silver
Vista Paint
#EAE8E5
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Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams
#DDDCDB
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Angel Kiss
Hirshfield's
#E8E8E5
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Blackened
Farrow & Ball
#DDDBD9
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Gray Shimmer
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Shimmer
#E4E3E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Gray Shimmer Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gray Shimmer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Shimmer are Stone White by PPG (a close digital match), Cold Morning by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Tinge Grey by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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