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Ref. #85877E · 5007-2B

Lead Cast

24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Lead Cast 5007-2B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #85877E, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Willowleaf from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lead Cast Technical Profile

HEX Code#85877E
RGB133, 135, 126
LRV23.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Lead Cast in Every Brand

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

ValsparLead Cast
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWillowleaf

Willowleaf

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Woodcraft

Behr

Nearly identical

Slippery Shale

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Secret

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Paved Path

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Creek Bed

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Downpour

PPG

Very similar

Stone .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

Lincoln Green

Kilz

Very similar

Relaxed Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Stone Grey

RAL

Very similar

Treron

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lead Cast

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lead Cast

#85877E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#90AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lead Cast

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Street Chic

Complement

Cinder Fox

Lead Cast 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

City Chartreuse

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pishposh

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Twinkle Night

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Lead Cast.

Cottage Lattice Green

Valspar · 5003-2A

#868A7D

Ginkgo Tree

Valspar · 5006-4B

#808C79

Mossy Aura

Valspar · 6002-2B

#8A8577

Big Apple

Valspar · 8006-2F

#8E8A81

Seine

Valspar · 6005-2B

#888076

Fields of Green

Valspar · 5004-2B

#7E8374

More gray colors from other brands

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

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Lead Cast — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lead Cast have?
Lead Cast by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Lead Cast in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lead Cast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lead Cast are Willowleaf by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Woodcraft by Behr (a near-identical match), Slippery Shale by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lead Cast'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 Lead Cast?
Lead Cast has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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