Slush 8005-2A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DED9D0, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is City Loft from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DED9D0 · 8005-2A
Slush
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Slush Technical Profile
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Slush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Slush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSlush
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCity Loft
City Loft
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Free Spirited
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Polished
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sierra Snow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Empire Porcelain
Behr
Nearly identical
Silent Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Flying Dove
Kilz
Nearly identical
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pearly Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Slush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slush
#DED9D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slush 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 Slush.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Slush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slush have?
Slush by Valspar has a neutral 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 Slush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Slush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slush are City Loft by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ammonite by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Windfresh White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Slush'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 Slush?
Slush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.7, 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 Slush's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.