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Ref. #B6BDB3 · 5005-3C

Nuance

50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Nuance 5005-3C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B6BDB3, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Patio Gray from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Nuance Technical Profile

HEX Code#B6BDB3
RGB182, 189, 179
LRV49.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Nuance in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Nuance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparNuance
Nearly identical
KilzPatio Gray

Patio Gray

Kilz

Nearly identical

Green Smoke

PPG

Nearly identical

Misted Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Celadon

Behr

Nearly identical

Hazel Gaze

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Morning Dew

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Light Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Ashwood

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Historic Morning Dew

Vista Paint

Very similar

Metal .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Nuance

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Nuance

#B6BDB3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD8D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Nuance

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Imperial Gray

Complement

Ash Grove

Nuance Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Boughs of Pine

Pop

Gilded Pesto

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Shady Palm

Pop

Purple Stripe

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Spirit Blue

Pop

Sonic Plum

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Nuance.

Polished Silver

Valspar · 4008-1B

#B4B8B7

Soulful Grey

Valspar · 6004-1B

#BBB8AF

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Winter Calm

Valspar · 4001-1B

#BBB4B3

Luxe Gray

Valspar · 8005-4C

#BFB6AA

Livid Violet

Valspar · 4002-3C

#B8B0BC

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Nuance — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Nuance have?
Nuance by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Nuance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nuance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nuance are Patio Gray by Kilz (a near-identical match), Green Smoke by PPG (a near-identical match), Misted Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nuance'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 Nuance?
Nuance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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