Quiet Interlude 8005-4A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E0DBD2, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is City Loft from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0DBD2 · 8005-4A
Quiet Interlude
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Quiet Interlude Technical Profile
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Quiet Interlude in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Quiet Interlude in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparQuiet Interlude
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCity Loft
City Loft
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Empire Porcelain
Behr
Nearly identical
Free Spirited
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Venetian Wall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Polished
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ash
PPG
Nearly identical
Flying Dove
Kilz
Nearly identical
Athena
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pearly Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Quiet Interlude
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quiet Interlude
#E0DBD2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quiet Interlude
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quiet Interlude 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 Quiet Interlude.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Quiet Interlude — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quiet Interlude have?
Quiet Interlude 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 Quiet Interlude in your own space before committing.
What colors match Quiet Interlude from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quiet Interlude are City Loft by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Empire Porcelain by Behr (a near-identical match), Free Spirited by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Quiet Interlude'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 Quiet Interlude?
Quiet Interlude has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Quiet Interlude's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.