Tornado Watch 6002-2A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A5A194, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downing Stone from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A5A194 · 6002-2A
Tornado Watch
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tornado Watch Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5A194
RGB165, 161, 148
Estimated LRV35.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#A9A396
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Colors That Work With Tornado Watch
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tornado Watch
#A5A194
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 Tornado Watch
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tornado Watch Room Palettes
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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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Tornado Watch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tornado Watch have?
Tornado Watch 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 Tornado Watch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tornado Watch are Downing Stone by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Western Reserve by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sycamore Bark by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tornado Watch'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 Tornado Watch?
Tornado Watch has a estimated lightness value of 35.6, 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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