Wet Pavement 5006-2A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A6A69F, LRV 38 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Matters from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A6A69F · 5006-2A
Wet Pavement
38%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wet Pavement Technical Profile
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Wet Pavement in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wet Pavement in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWet Pavement
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGray Matters
Gray Matters
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Great Graphite
Behr
Nearly identical
Platinum Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shark Fin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Muted Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Skipping Stone Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Ashford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Weatherworn Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wet Pavement
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wet Pavement
#A6A69F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wet Pavement
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wet Pavement 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Wet Pavement.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wet Pavement — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wet Pavement have?
Wet Pavement by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wet Pavement in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wet Pavement from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wet Pavement are Gray Matters by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Great Graphite by Behr (a near-identical match), Platinum Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wet Pavement'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 Wet Pavement?
Wet Pavement has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wet Pavement's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.