Sandstone Gray 7004-18 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D8D7D4, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cloud from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D8D7D4 · 7004-18
Sandstone Gray
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sandstone Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8D7D4
RGB216, 215, 212
Estimated LRV68.0
UndertoneNeutral
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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Cloud
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#D8D7D3
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Vista Paint
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Old Grey Mare
Hirshfield's
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Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
#D9D8D3
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Lilac Cream
Kilz
#D8D8D7
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Shoreline
Benjamin Moore
#DAD9D4
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First Star
Sherwin-Williams
#DAD9D4
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Vapor
Dutch Boy
#DCDCDA
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Ancient Cloud
PPG
#D2D1CE
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Halation
Behr
#D1D1CE
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Sandstone Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandstone Gray
#D8D7D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandstone Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandstone Gray 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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Sandstone Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandstone Gray have?
Sandstone Gray by Valspar has a neutral 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 Sandstone Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandstone Gray are Cloud by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Winter Morn by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Whispering Smoke by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sandstone Gray'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 Sandstone Gray?
Sandstone Gray has a estimated lightness value of 68.0, 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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