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Ref. #889594 · 8004-34E

Skyscraper

29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Skyscraper 8004-34E is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #889594, LRV 29 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grayed Foundry from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Skyscraper Technical Profile

HEX Code#889594
RGB136, 149, 148
LRV28.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Skyscraper in Every Brand

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

ValsparSkyscraper
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGrayed Foundry

Grayed Foundry

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Brewster Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Pools of Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Evening Fog

Behr

Nearly identical

Silver Grey

RAL

Very similar

Gustavian Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Standish Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Scarborough

PPG

Very similar

Downpour

Kilz

Very similar

Oval Room Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Morning at Sea

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Water .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Skyscraper

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Skyscraper

#889594

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#859CAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Skyscraper

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Deco Gray

Complement

Lavender Rose

Skyscraper Room Palettes

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

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Greenway

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Brazilian Blush

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Oh So Red

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Secluded Garden

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City Storm

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Cadet Gray

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

Heath Gray

Behr · N380-2

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Frosted

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Broccoflower

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High Speed Access

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Cultural Garden Green

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Crystalline

Sherwin-Williams · 9691

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Skyscraper — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Skyscraper have?
Skyscraper by Valspar has a cool (green) 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 Skyscraper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Skyscraper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skyscraper are Grayed Foundry by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Brewster Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pools of Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Skyscraper'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 Skyscraper?
Skyscraper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.9, 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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