Sheer Light 7004-16 is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DBDFDD, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Husky Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBDFDD · 7004-16
Sheer Light
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sheer Light Technical Profile
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Sheer Light in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sheer Light in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSheer Light
Nearly identical
PPGHusky Grey
Husky Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Sands
Behr
Nearly identical
Rock Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pearl River
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
Nearly identical
First Frost
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Baltic Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sheer Light
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sheer Light
#DBDFDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sheer Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sheer Light 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 Light.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sheer Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sheer Light have?
Sheer Light by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sheer Light in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sheer Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sheer Light are Husky Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Silver Sands by Behr (a near-identical match), Rock Candy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sheer Light'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 Light?
Sheer Light has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sheer Light's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.