Modern Gray 8005-1A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DBDAD6, estimated LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shoreline from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DBDAD6 · 8005-1A
Modern Gray
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Modern Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBDAD6
RGB219, 218, 214
Estimated LRV70.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Shoreline
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#DAD9D4
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First Star
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#DAD9D4
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Winter Morn
Dunn-Edwards
#D9D9D6
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Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
#D9D8D3
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Whispering Smoke
Vista Paint
#D8D8D4
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Statuesque
Behr
#DEDDD8
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Baltic Gray
Dutch Boy
#DADBD7
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White Kitten
Hirshfield's
#DFDFDB
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Shining Scale
PPG
#DDDDDB
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Ice Cavern
Kilz
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Modern Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Modern Gray
#DBDAD6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Modern Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Modern Gray Room Palettes
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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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Modern Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Modern Gray have?
Modern Gray 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 Modern Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modern Gray are Shoreline by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), First Star by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Winter Morn by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Modern Gray'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 Modern Gray?
Modern Gray has a estimated lightness value of 70.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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