Motor City Blue 4005-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #535E6E, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Dove from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #535E6E · 4005-4C
Motor City Blue
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Motor City Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#535E6E
RGB83, 94, 110
Estimated LRV11.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#525B68
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#4D5A6B
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#515763
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Colors That Work With Motor City Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Motor City Blue
#535E6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#666292
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Motor City Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Motor City Blue 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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Motor City Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Motor City Blue have?
Motor City Blue by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Motor City Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Motor City Blue are Evening Dove by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Yankee Doodle by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Midnight Sun by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Motor City Blue'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 Motor City Blue?
Motor City Blue has a estimated lightness value of 11.0, 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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