Quaking Bog 5005-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #666A63, estimated 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.
Valspar · #666A63 · 5005-2C
Quaking Bog
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Quaking Bog Technical Profile
HEX Code#666A63
RGB102, 106, 99
Estimated LRV14.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Deepest Valley Green
PPG
#636761
Close digital match
Mouse Grey
RAL
#646B63
Close digital match
Naturalism
Behr
#696A61
Close digital match
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#6B6F67
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#626A65
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#63655F
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#666D69
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#60635F
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Colors That Work With Quaking Bog
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quaking Bog
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quaking Bog Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Quaking Bog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quaking Bog are Deepest Valley Green by PPG (a close digital match), Mouse Grey by RAL (a close digital match), Naturalism by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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