Hazy Stratus by Valspar paint color
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Hazy Stratus

38%LRV Value
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Hazy Stratus 4004-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A6A6A1, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Great Graphite from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Hazy Stratus Technical Profile

HEX Code#A6A6A1
RGB166, 166, 161
LRV38.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Hazy Stratus in Every Brand

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

ValsparHazy Stratus
Nearly identical
BehrGreat Graphite

Great Graphite

Behr

Nearly identical

Weatherworn Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Gray Matters

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Statue Garden

PPG

Nearly identical

Platinum Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Muted Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Shark Fin

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Ashford

Vista Paint

Very similar

Simply Neutral

Kilz

Very similar

White Aluminium

RAL

Very similar

Metal .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Lamp Room Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Hazy Stratus

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hazy Stratus

#A6A6A1

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

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Color Palettes for Hazy Stratus

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fusion

Complement

Network Gray

Hazy Stratus Room Palettes

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

Walls

Sandstone Gray

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sand Mountain

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vivid Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Hazy Stratus.

Rocky Bluffs

Valspar · 4003-1C

#ADA9A4

Graceful Gray

Valspar · 8006-2E

#A8A298

Gray Silt

Valspar · 6002-1C

#ACA799

Smoked Oyster

Valspar · 6005-1C

#AFA69A

Dusky Hyacinth

Valspar · 1003-10A

#AF9D9C

Artemis

Valspar · 8006-1D

#B0A998

More gray colors from other brands

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

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Hazy Stratus — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Hazy Stratus have?
Hazy Stratus by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hazy Stratus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hazy Stratus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hazy Stratus are Great Graphite by Behr (a near-identical match), Weatherworn Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gray Matters by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hazy Stratus'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 Hazy Stratus?
Hazy Stratus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.0, 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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