Simple Gray 8004-29C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B8B8AA, estimated LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rest Easy from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B8B8AA · 8004-29C
Simple Gray
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Simple Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8B8AA
RGB184, 184, 170
Estimated LRV47.4
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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Compare alternatives to Simple Gray
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rest Easy
Dunn-Edwards
#B6B7A9
Close digital match
Soft Sage
Sherwin-Williams
#BCBCAE
Close digital match
Smokestack
Behr
#BCBBAE
Close digital match
Cliff Face
Dutch Boy
#BCBAAB
Close digital match
Hurricane Haze
PPG
#BDBBAD
Close digital match
Blue Gray
Farrow & Ball
#B4B4A3
Close digital match
Sea Haze
Benjamin Moore
#B4B6AC
Close digital match
Fiorito
Hirshfield's
#BFBFAF
Close digital match
Fossilized
Vista Paint
#B3B6AC
Similar digital color
Metal .03
Colorhouse
#B5B8B1
Similar digital color
Patio Gray
Kilz
#B6BDB3
Similar digital color
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Colors That Work With Simple Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Simple Gray
#B8B8AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Simple Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Simple Gray 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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Simple Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Simple Gray have?
Simple Gray 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 Simple Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Simple Gray are Rest Easy by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Soft Sage by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Smokestack by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Simple Gray'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 Simple Gray?
Simple Gray has a estimated lightness value of 47.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Simple Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.