Pale Linen 7004-23 is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D8DEDA, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whispering Waterfall from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8DEDA · 7004-23
Pale Linen
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Linen Technical Profile
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Pale Linen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Linen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPale Linen
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWhispering Waterfall
Whispering Waterfall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mint Shadow
PPG
Nearly identical
Iced Slate
Behr
Nearly identical
Mantra
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Green Tint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silver Fox
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Metal Flake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cool Fog
Kilz
Nearly identical
Whistler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Linen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Linen
#D8DEDA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Linen 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 Pale Linen.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Linen have?
Pale Linen by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Linen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Linen are Whispering Waterfall by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mint Shadow by PPG (a near-identical match), Iced Slate by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Linen'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 Pale Linen?
Pale Linen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Linen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.