Shark Loop 4007-3B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B7C2CA, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Athabasca from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B7C2CA · 4007-3B
Shark Loop
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shark Loop Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7C2CA
RGB183, 194, 202
Estimated LRV52.9
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 Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Athabasca
Benjamin Moore
#B2C0C8
Close digital match
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Dutch Boy
#BAC6CC
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Mild Wind Blue
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#BCC8D1
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Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
#B2BFC5
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Icy
Sherwin-Williams
#BBC7D2
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Bay of Hope
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#BFC9D0
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Soothing Ocean
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#B7C7CF
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#BCC7CB
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Colors That Work With Shark Loop
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shark Loop
#B7C2CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shark Loop
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shark Loop 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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Shark Loop — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shark Loop have?
Shark Loop 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 Shark Loop from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shark Loop are Athabasca by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blue Heather by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Silvered Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shark Loop'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 Shark Loop?
Shark Loop has a estimated lightness value of 52.9, 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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