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.
Ref. #D1D0CA · 8006-4B
Silver Thistle Down
63%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Silver Thistle Down Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Silver Thistle Down 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
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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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silver Thistle Down's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.