Notre Dame 5006-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C9C9C3, estimated 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.
Valspar · #C9C9C3 · 5006-1B
Notre Dame
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Notre Dame Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9C9C3
RGB201, 201, 195
Estimated LRV58.1
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 →
Traditional Gray
Behr
#C7C7C1
Close digital match
Harbor
Benjamin Moore
#C8C8C3
Close digital match
Snowglory
Vista Paint
#C7C7C2
Close digital match
Dolphin Tales
Dunn-Edwards
#C7C7C2
Close digital match
Antimony
Sherwin-Williams
#C7C8C1
Close digital match
Snowglory
Hirshfield's
#C8C8C4
Close digital match
Antique Sterling
Kilz
#CBC9C2
Close digital match
Felted Wool
PPG
#C3C4BE
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Moon Beam
Dutch Boy
#CBCCC9
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Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
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Colorhouse
#C9CABD
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RAL
#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Notre Dame
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Notre Dame from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Notre Dame are Traditional Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Harbor by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Silver Chain by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Notre Dame's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.