Rocky Shelter 8006-11C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C0C2C2, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Foil from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C0C2C2 · 8006-11C
Rocky Shelter
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rocky Shelter Technical Profile
HEX Code#C0C2C2
RGB192, 194, 194
Estimated LRV53.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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#C0C3C4
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#BFC3C3
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#BDC1C1
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#C3C3C3
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#BEC1C3
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#BBBEBF
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#BEC2C1
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#BCC1C3
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Paternoster
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#C7C7C6
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Colors That Work With Rocky Shelter
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rocky Shelter
#C0C2C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rocky Shelter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rocky Shelter 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
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Rocky Shelter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rocky Shelter have?
Rocky Shelter by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Shelter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rocky Shelter are Foil by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Eternity by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Quest by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rocky Shelter'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 Shelter?
Rocky Shelter has a estimated lightness value of 53.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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