Slate Court 5001-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #505A5C, LRV 10 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tundra Pond from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #505A5C · 5001-4C
Slate Court
10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Slate Court Technical Profile
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Slate Court in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Slate Court in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSlate Court
Nearly identical
PPGTundra Pond
Tundra Pond
PPG
Nearly identical
Soot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
City Rain
Behr
Nearly identical
Flint
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Deep Sea Shadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charcoal Shadow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Basalt Grey
RAL
Very similar
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Rain Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gravity
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Charcoal
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Slate Court
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slate Court
#505A5C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#596886
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slate Court
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slate Court 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 Slate Court.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Slate Court — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slate Court have?
Slate Court by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Slate Court in your own space before committing.
What colors match Slate Court from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slate Court are Tundra Pond by PPG (a near-identical match), Soot by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), City Rain by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Slate Court'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 Slate Court?
Slate Court has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Slate Court's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.