Notre Dame 5006-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C9C9C3, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Traditional Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9C9C3 · 5006-1B
Notre Dame
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Notre Dame in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Notre Dame in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparNotre Dame
Nearly identical
BehrTraditional Gray
Traditional Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Harbor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Snowglory
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dolphin Tales
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Antimony
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Snowglory
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antique Sterling
Kilz
Nearly identical
Felted Wool
PPG
Nearly identical
Moon Beam
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Notre Dame
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Notre Dame
#C9C9C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Notre Dame
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Notre Dame — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Notre Dame have?
Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame in your own space before committing.
What colors match Notre Dame from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Notre Dame are Traditional Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Harbor by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Silver Chain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Notre Dame'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 Notre Dame?
Notre Dame has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Notre Dame's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.