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Ref. #526877 · 4008-6C

Prussian Cadet

13%LRV Value
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Prussian Cadet 4008-6C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #526877, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Turbulent Sea from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Prussian Cadet Technical Profile

HEX Code#526877
RGB82, 104, 119
LRV13.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Prussian Cadet in Every Brand

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

ValsparPrussian Cadet
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTurbulent Sea

Turbulent Sea

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Rush Hour

Behr

Very similar

Needlepoint Navy

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Cape Cod Bay

Vista Paint

Very similar

Spellbound

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Silent Night

PPG

Very similar

Flint Stone

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Cape Cod Bay

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Iron Medallion

Kilz

Very similar

Stiffkey Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Wool .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Pearl Gentian Blue

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Prussian Cadet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Prussian Cadet

#526877

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#656A97

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Prussian Cadet

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Prussian Cadet

Complement

Tan Bark Trail

Prussian Cadet Room Palettes

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

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Cream

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Prussian Cadet.

Baritone Blues

Valspar · 4010-6

#4C6278

Deep Twilight Blue

Valspar · 4007-6C

#4A6374

Low Tide

Valspar · 8003-39F

#496C73

Ocean Abyss

Valspar · 5002-6C

#4C6D6F

Celestial Mystery

Valspar · 4002-6C

#59627E

Dark Night

Valspar · 4003-4C

#5E6576

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Fashion Pink

Kilz · RA240-02

#BBA4C2

Heath Gray

Behr · N380-2

#CAD8CD

Frosted

Benjamin Moore · CC-8

#C0A5A1

Broccoflower

Sherwin-Williams · 9039

#8FA277

High Speed Access

Behr · N530-3

#BDCCD1

Cultural Garden Green

PPG · 70GY 35/237

#83AC8A

Prussian Cadet — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Prussian Cadet have?
Prussian Cadet by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Prussian Cadet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prussian Cadet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prussian Cadet are Turbulent Sea by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Morro Bay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rush Hour by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Prussian Cadet'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 Prussian Cadet?
Prussian Cadet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.0, 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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