Sweet Shadows 1001-7C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A5979D, estimated LRV 33 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heather Plume from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A5979D · 1001-7C
Sweet Shadows
33%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sweet Shadows Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5979D
RGB165, 151, 157
Estimated LRV32.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Sweet Shadows
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Shadows
#A5979D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8885
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Shadows
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Shadows 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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Sweet Shadows — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Shadows have?
Sweet Shadows by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Sweet Shadows from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Shadows are Heather Plume by Behr (a close digital match), Amethyst Sky by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mauve Blush by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Shadows'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 Sweet Shadows?
Sweet Shadows has a estimated lightness value of 32.6, 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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Why Sweet Shadows's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.