Hibernate 8004-41C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A2B1BA, estimated LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fogged in from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A2B1BA · 8004-41C
Hibernate
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hibernate Technical Profile
HEX Code#A2B1BA
RGB162, 177, 186
Estimated LRV42.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fogged in
Dutch Boy
#A0AEB7
Close digital match
Peace
PPG
#A2B2BD
Close digital match
French Toile
Benjamin Moore
#A3B1B8
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In the Blue
Hirshfield's
#9EB0BB
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Irogon Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#9DACB5
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Bali Blue
Vista Paint
#A1B4BF
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Dockside Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#A0B3BC
Close digital match
Porch Ceiling
Behr
#A4B3B9
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Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
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#9AAEBD
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#A1ABAB
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Colors That Work With Hibernate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hibernate
#A2B1BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hibernate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hibernate 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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Hibernate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hibernate have?
Hibernate by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Hibernate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hibernate are Fogged in by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Peace by PPG (a close digital match), French Toile by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hibernate'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 Hibernate?
Hibernate has a estimated lightness value of 42.7, 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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