Vessel Gray 4005-2A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #84878B, estimated LRV 24 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silversmith Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #84878B · 4005-2A
Vessel Gray
24%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Vessel Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#84878B
RGB132, 135, 139
Estimated LRV24.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Silversmith Grey
PPG
#87898E
Close digital match
Overcast
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#858A8E
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Rock Gray
Benjamin Moore
#808487
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Stone Age
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#81878A
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Telegrey 2
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#82898F
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Dutch Boy
#858A8C
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#888889
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#7F8486
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Colors That Work With Vessel Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vessel Gray
#84878B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8885AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vessel Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vessel Gray 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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Vessel Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vessel Gray have?
Vessel Gray by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 Vessel Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vessel Gray are Silversmith Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Overcast by Behr (a close digital match), Rock Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Vessel Gray'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 Vessel Gray?
Vessel Gray has a estimated lightness value of 24.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Vessel Gray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.