Quaking Bog 5005-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #666A63, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deepest Valley Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #666A63 · 5005-2C
Quaking Bog
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Quaking Bog Technical Profile
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Quaking Bog in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Quaking Bog in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparQuaking Bog
Nearly identical
PPGDeepest Valley Green
Deepest Valley Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Mouse Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Naturalism
Behr
Nearly identical
Billowing Smoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Quarry Rock
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Night Owl
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fade to Black
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Zinc-Ed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tornado Wind
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Old Key
Kilz
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Quaking Bog
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quaking Bog
#666A63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#67996A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quaking Bog
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quaking Bog 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 Quaking Bog.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Quaking Bog — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quaking Bog have?
Quaking Bog 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 Quaking Bog in your own space before committing.
What colors match Quaking Bog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quaking Bog are Deepest Valley Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Mouse Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Naturalism by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Quaking Bog'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 Quaking Bog?
Quaking Bog has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, 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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Why Quaking Bog's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.