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Ref. #D1D0CA · 8006-4B

Silver Thistle Down

63%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Silver Thistle Down 8006-4B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D1D0CA, LRV 63 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Guild Grey from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Silver Thistle Down Technical Profile

HEX Code#D1D0CA
RGB209, 208, 202
LRV62.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Silver Thistle Down in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Silver Thistle Down in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparSilver Thistle Down
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGuild Grey

Guild Grey

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Origami

Kilz

Nearly identical

Gazebo Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Allegheny River

PPG

Nearly identical

Barren Plain

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Metro

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

So Chic!

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Metro

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Silvered Fog

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Dimpse

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Silver Thistle Down

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Silver Thistle Down

#D1D0CA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9FAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Silver Thistle Down

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cool Elegance

Complement

Sweet Innocence

Silver Thistle Down Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Thai Basil

Pop

Sand Mountain

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Alpine Top

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Twilight Blue

Pop

Vivid Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Silver Thistle Down.

Modest Silver

Valspar · 4002-1A

#D0CAC7

Dusky Morn

Valspar · 8004-7A

#D7CDC6

Tea Stain

Valspar · 6001-1A

#D7D5C9

Silver Splendor

Valspar · 7006-20

#D7D6CA

Mellow Spring

Valspar · 5007-3B

#CBD3C4

Solstice Breeze

Valspar · 8003-31B

#D3D8C4

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Artichoke Leaf

PPG · 70YY 34/180

#A6A281

Pitch Blue

Farrow & Ball · 220

#636E8F

Glass .06

Colorhouse · Glass-06

#696346

Province

Vista Paint · 7194

#C2BBCF

Dense Shrub

Behr · 700F-6

#4E6D5B

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Silver Thistle Down — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Silver Thistle Down have?
Silver Thistle Down by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Silver Thistle Down in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Thistle Down from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Thistle Down are Guild Grey by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Origami by Kilz (a near-identical match), Skipping Rocks by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver Thistle Down'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 Silver Thistle Down?
Silver Thistle Down has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.9, 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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