Sheer Elegance 8004-34A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D7DFDC, 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.
Ref. #D7DFDC · 8004-34A
Sheer Elegance
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sheer Elegance Technical Profile
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Sheer Elegance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sheer Elegance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSheer Elegance
Nearly identical
PPGMint Shadow
Mint Shadow
PPG
Nearly identical
Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Whispering Waterfall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mountain Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Divine Inspiration
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Iced Slate
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Shade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Whistler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sheer Elegance
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sheer Elegance.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sheer Elegance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sheer Elegance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sheer Elegance are Mint Shadow by PPG (a near-identical match), Topsail by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Whispering Waterfall by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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