Sheer Elegance 8004-34A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D7DFDC, estimated LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mint Shadow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D7DFDC · 8004-34A
Sheer Elegance
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sheer Elegance Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7DFDC
RGB215, 223, 220
Estimated LRV72.4
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mint Shadow
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#D8DFDB
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Topsail
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#DAE2E0
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Whispering Waterfall
Vista Paint
#D7DDD9
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Mountain Mist
Benjamin Moore
#D5DEDD
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Bisque .06
Colorhouse
#DAE2DD
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Divine Inspiration
Hirshfield's
#D8E2E1
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Iced Slate
Behr
#D6DCD7
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Summer Shade
Dunn-Edwards
#D1D9D7
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Whistler
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#D0D9D4
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Borrowed Light
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Colors That Work With Sheer Elegance
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sheer Elegance
#D7DFDC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A8AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sheer Elegance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sheer Elegance 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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Sheer Elegance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sheer Elegance have?
Sheer Elegance 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 Sheer Elegance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sheer Elegance are Mint Shadow by PPG (a close digital match), Topsail by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Whispering Waterfall by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sheer Elegance'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 Sheer Elegance?
Sheer Elegance has a estimated lightness value of 72.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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