Polar Star 4005-1A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D7D9D8, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Graytint from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D7D9D8 · 4005-1A
Polar Star
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Polar Star Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7D9D8
RGB215, 217, 216
Estimated LRV69.0
UndertoneNeutral
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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 →
Graytint
Benjamin Moore
#D9DAD9
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Windchill
Sherwin-Williams
#D5D8D7
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Thin Ice
PPG
#D9DCDB
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Drizzle
Behr
#D9DCDB
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Lilac Cream
Kilz
#D8D8D7
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Frosted Silver
Dutch Boy
#D6D8D9
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Silver Setting
Dunn-Edwards
#D8DADB
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Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
#DBDBDA
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Whispering Smoke
Vista Paint
#D8D8D4
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Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
#D5DBDB
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Colors That Work With Polar Star
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polar Star
#D7D9D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polar Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polar Star 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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Polar Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polar Star have?
Polar Star 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 Polar Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polar Star are Graytint by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Windchill by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Thin Ice by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Polar Star'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 Polar Star?
Polar Star has a estimated lightness value of 69.0, 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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