Rocky Bluffs 4003-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #ADA9A4, estimated LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Song Sparrow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #ADA9A4 · 4003-1C
Rocky Bluffs
40%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rocky Bluffs Technical Profile
HEX Code#ADA9A4
RGB173, 169, 164
Estimated LRV39.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#ADA8A2
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#ABA6A0
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#ABA8A1
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Proper Gray
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#ADA8A5
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#B3ADA8
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Colors That Work With Rocky Bluffs
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rocky Bluffs
#ADA9A4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rocky Bluffs
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rocky Bluffs 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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Rocky Bluffs — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rocky Bluffs have?
Rocky Bluffs 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 Rocky Bluffs from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rocky Bluffs are Song Sparrow by PPG (a close digital match), Moleskin by Behr (a close digital match), Distant Dusk by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rocky Bluffs'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 Rocky Bluffs?
Rocky Bluffs has a estimated lightness value of 39.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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