Soulful Grey 6004-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BBB8AF, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pumice from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BBB8AF · 6004-1B
Soulful Grey
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soulful Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBB8AF
RGB187, 184, 175
Estimated LRV47.9
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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Pumice
Behr
#BCB9AF
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Aged Stucco Grey
PPG
#B9B7AE
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Stoneware Clay
Dunn-Edwards
#BCB9AE
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Mindful Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#BCB7AD
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Ozark
Benjamin Moore
#B7B5AD
Close digital match
Drifting Sand
Dutch Boy
#B6B2A9
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Chintz
Hirshfield's
#C0BBAE
Close digital match
Platinum Plate
Vista Paint
#B8B7B2
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Warm Ashes
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Colors That Work With Soulful Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soulful Grey
#BBB8AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soulful Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soulful Grey 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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Soulful Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soulful Grey have?
Soulful Grey 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 Soulful Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soulful Grey are Pumice by Behr (a close digital match), Aged Stucco Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Hikers Paradise by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soulful Grey'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 Soulful Grey?
Soulful Grey has a estimated lightness value of 47.9, 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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