Hailstorm Gray 7006-21 is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E9E9E1, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chalky from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9E9E1 · 7006-21
Hailstorm Gray
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hailstorm Gray Technical Profile
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Hailstorm Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hailstorm Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparHailstorm Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsChalky
Chalky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Just About White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Mountain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cloud Cover
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
White Moderne
Behr
Nearly identical
Mountain Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Spare White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crisped White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Alaska
Kilz
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hailstorm Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hailstorm Gray
#E9E9E1
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
Color Palettes for Hailstorm Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hailstorm Gray 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Hailstorm Gray.
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.
Hailstorm Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hailstorm Gray have?
Hailstorm Gray 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 Hailstorm Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hailstorm Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hailstorm Gray are Chalky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Just About White by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), White Mountain by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hailstorm Gray'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 Hailstorm Gray?
Hailstorm Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.0, 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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Why Hailstorm Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.