Ref. #C9D0D4 · 8006-8A
Highlights
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Highlights Technical Profile
What color is Highlights? It's a light cool neutral with the hex code #C9D0D4. Colors similar to Highlights include Benjamin Moore Sweet Innocence, Dunn-Edwards Shiny Nickel, Benjamin Moore Early Frost. Highlights has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Highlights sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a cool neutral, Highlights pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Highlights
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Highlights
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Highlights
#C9D0D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Highlights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Highlights 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 Highlights.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Highlights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Highlights have?
Highlights by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Highlights from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweet Innocence by Benjamin Moore (#C8CED2), Shiny Nickel by Dunn-Edwards (#CCD3D8), Early Frost by Benjamin Moore (#CACFD2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Highlights?
Highlights has an LRV of 62.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Highlights's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.