Shadow Mountain 8003-48E is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #666B89, estimated LRV 15 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mountain Vale from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #666B89 · 8003-48E
Shadow Mountain
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Shadow Mountain Technical Profile
HEX Code#666B89
RGB102, 107, 137
Estimated LRV15.1
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Shadow Mountain
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shadow Mountain
#666B89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B7BA7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shadow Mountain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shadow Mountain 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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Shadow Mountain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shadow Mountain have?
Shadow Mountain by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Shadow Mountain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shadow Mountain are Mountain Vale by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Champion Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), French Violet by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Shadow Mountain'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 Shadow Mountain?
Shadow Mountain has a estimated lightness value of 15.1, 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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