London Calling 8004-48A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D5D4D6, 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.
Ref. #D5D4D6 · 8004-48A
London Calling
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
London Calling Technical Profile
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London Calling in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to London Calling in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLondon Calling
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDesired Dawn
Desired Dawn
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Palace
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Genesis
Kilz
Nearly identical
Clouded Vision
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Universal Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Violet Pearl
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smoked Oyster
Behr
Nearly identical
Frosted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With London Calling
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to London Calling.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample London Calling in your own space before committing.
What colors match London Calling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to London Calling are Desired Dawn by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), White Palace by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Genesis by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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