Pearl Gray 8004-37E is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9AA9AC, estimated LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mission Bay Blue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #9AA9AC · 8004-37E
Pearl Gray
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pearl Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#9AA9AC
RGB154, 169, 172
Estimated LRV38.2
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 Familyblue
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 →
Mission Bay Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#9BA9AB
Close digital match
Beacon Fog
Hirshfield's
#9CAAAC
Close digital match
Beacon Fog
Vista Paint
#9CAAAB
Close digital match
Portsmouth Bay
Behr
#A0ACAE
Close digital match
Wintery Grey
PPG
#99A5A9
Close digital match
Breezy
Sherwin-Williams
#A0AEAF
Close digital match
Wool .03
Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
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Nimbus Gray
Benjamin Moore
#A2B1B5
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Rustic Blue
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#93A1A5
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Farrow & Ball
#90A3A6
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Colors That Work With Pearl Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pearl Gray
#9AA9AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pearl Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pearl Gray 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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Pearl Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pearl Gray have?
Pearl Gray by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Pearl Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pearl Gray are Mission Bay Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Beacon Fog by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Citadel Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pearl Gray'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 Pearl Gray?
Pearl Gray has a estimated lightness value of 38.2, 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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