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Ref. #9C8E83 · 8005-10E

State of Mind

28%LRV Value
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State of Mind 8005-10E is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9C8E83, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nut Shell from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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State of Mind Technical Profile

HEX Code#9C8E83
RGB156, 142, 131
LRV28.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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State of Mind in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to State of Mind in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparState of Mind
Nearly identical
PPGNut Shell

Nut Shell

PPG

Nearly identical

Chatura Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rustic Greige

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Old English Castle

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Country Club

Behr

Nearly identical

Charleston Gray

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Studio Clay

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Portobello Mushroom

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Willow Branch

Kilz

Very similar

Rain Barrel

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pearl Mouse Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With State of Mind

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

State of Mind

#9C8E83

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAB85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for State of Mind

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Parisian Cafe

Complement

Chiswell Blue

State of Mind Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cattle Drive

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gamma Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blueberry Festival

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to State of Mind.

Stone Terrace

Valspar · 8005-5E

#9E8F7B

Delta Sandbar

Valspar · 2005-9C

#A58E7F

Channel Seal Gray

Valspar · 1001-9C

#9F938F

Tuscan Olive

Valspar · 5004-2A

#949A84

Big Apple

Valspar · 8006-2F

#8E8A81

Coastal Villa

Valspar · 6005-2A

#A1998E

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Roseland

Hirshfield's · H0006

#926566

Blue Lullaby

PPG · 1143-2

#C8D7D2

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Hazelwood

Benjamin Moore · 1005

#C4B9AF

Fashion Pink

Kilz · RA240-02

#BBA4C2

Heath Gray

Behr · N380-2

#CAD8CD

State of Mind — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does State of Mind have?
State of Mind 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 State of Mind in your own space before committing.
What colors match State of Mind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to State of Mind are Nut Shell by PPG (a near-identical match), Chatura Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rustic Greige by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting State of Mind'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 State of Mind?
State of Mind has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.1, 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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