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Ref. #82837C · 5006-2B

Porcelain Shale

22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Porcelain Shale 5006-2B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #82837C, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Geddy Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Porcelain Shale Technical Profile

HEX Code#82837C
RGB130, 131, 124
LRV22.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Porcelain Shale in Every Brand

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

ValsparPorcelain Shale
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGeddy Gray

Geddy Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Pier

Behr

Nearly identical

Paved Path

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cityscape

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Fieldstone

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Creek Bed

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Dusty Grey

RAL

Very similar

Downpour

PPG

Very similar

Smokey Eyes

Kilz

Very similar

Relaxed Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Stone .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

Mole's Breath

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Porcelain Shale

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Porcelain Shale

#82837C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#93AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Porcelain Shale

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Murky Sage

Complement

Charcoal Linen

Porcelain Shale Room Palettes

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

Walls

Sandstone Gray

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Family Tree

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Twinkle Night

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Porcelain Shale.

Cottage Lattice Green

Valspar · 5003-2A

#868A7D

Fields of Green

Valspar · 5004-2B

#7E8374

Seine

Valspar · 6005-2B

#888076

Mossy Aura

Valspar · 6002-2B

#8A8577

Ginkgo Tree

Valspar · 5006-4B

#808C79

Lush Sage

Valspar · 5003-2B

#788176

More gray colors from other brands

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

Tibetan Temple

Behr · PPU1-03

#786466

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Silver Peony

Benjamin Moore · 1475

#C7BFC3

Pebble Beach

Benjamin Moore · 1597

#C9CECE

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Porcelain Shale — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Porcelain Shale have?
Porcelain Shale 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 Porcelain Shale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Porcelain Shale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Porcelain Shale are Geddy Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pier by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Porcelain Shale'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 Porcelain Shale?
Porcelain Shale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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