White Pepper 4001-1A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D6D3D3, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Balanced from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6D3D3 · 4001-1A
White Pepper
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
White Pepper Technical Profile
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White Pepper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to White Pepper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWhite Pepper
Nearly identical
PPGBalanced
Balanced
PPG
Nearly identical
Violet Pearl
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Musette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clouded Vision
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Desired Dawn
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Misted Mauve
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Smoked Oyster
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Lilac Cream
Kilz
Very similar
Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With White Pepper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
White Pepper
#D6D3D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for White Pepper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
White Pepper 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 White Pepper.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
White Pepper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does White Pepper have?
White Pepper by Valspar has a neutral 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 White Pepper in your own space before committing.
What colors match White Pepper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to White Pepper are Balanced by PPG (a near-identical match), Violet Pearl by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sweet Musette by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting White Pepper'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 White Pepper?
White Pepper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why White Pepper's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.