London Calling 8004-48A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D5D4D6, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desired Dawn from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D5D4D6 · 8004-48A
London Calling
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
London Calling Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5D4D6
RGB213, 212, 214
Estimated LRV66.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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#D8D7D9
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White Palace
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#D4D4D5
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Genesis
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#D3D4D6
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Clouded Vision
Dunn-Edwards
#D1D0D1
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Universal Grey
PPG
#CFCED0
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Violet Pearl
Benjamin Moore
#D4D0D1
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Smoked Oyster
Behr
#DCDADA
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Frosted Silver
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#D6D8D9
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Starry Night
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#D6D9DE
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Colors That Work With London Calling
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
London Calling
#D5D4D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for London Calling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
London Calling 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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London Calling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does London Calling have?
London Calling 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 London Calling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to London Calling are Desired Dawn by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), White Palace by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Genesis by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting London Calling'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 London Calling?
London Calling has a estimated lightness value of 66.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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