Slate Court 5001-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #505A5C, estimated 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.
Valspar · #505A5C · 5001-4C
Slate Court
10%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Slate Court Technical Profile
HEX Code#505A5C
RGB80, 90, 92
Estimated LRV9.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Slate Court
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Slate Court from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slate Court are Tundra Pond by PPG (a close digital match), Soot by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), City Rain by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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