Motor City Blue 4005-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #535E6E, 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.
Ref. #535E6E · 4005-4C
Motor City Blue
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Motor City Blue Technical Profile
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Motor City Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Motor City Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMotor City Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEvening Dove
Evening Dove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yankee Doodle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
America'S Cup Navy
PPG
Very similar
English Channel
Behr
Very similar
Mineral Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Thunderstorm
Vista Paint
Very similar
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stormy Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Sweet Blueberry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Graphite Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Motor City Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Motor City Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Motor City Blue in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Yankee Doodle by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Midnight Sun by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Motor City Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.