Smoked Oyster 6005-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AFA69A, estimated LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is In the Hills from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #AFA69A · 6005-1C
Smoked Oyster
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Smoked Oyster Technical Profile
HEX Code#AFA69A
RGB175, 166, 154
Estimated LRV38.7
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 Familygray
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Smoked Oyster
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
In the Hills
Hirshfield's
#AEA69B
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Quicksand
Benjamin Moore
#AFA598
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In the Hills
Vista Paint
#ADA599
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Organic Greige
Dunn-Edwards
#B0A69B
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Quail Ridge
Behr
#ACA397
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Hazy Gray
Dutch Boy
#AEA597
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Fieldstone
PPG
#B0A99D
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Restoration
Sherwin-Williams
#AFA499
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Kilz
#B5A89C
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Farrow & Ball
#B4A693
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Colors That Work With Smoked Oyster
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoked Oyster
#AFA69A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoked Oyster
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoked Oyster 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
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Smoked Oyster — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoked Oyster have?
Smoked Oyster by Valspar has a neutral 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 Smoked Oyster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoked Oyster are In the Hills by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Quicksand by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), In the Hills by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smoked Oyster'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 Smoked Oyster?
Smoked Oyster has a estimated lightness value of 38.7, 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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