Winter Calm 4001-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BBB4B3, estimated LRV 47 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ponder from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BBB4B3 · 4001-1B
Winter Calm
47%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Winter Calm Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBB4B3
RGB187, 180, 179
Estimated LRV46.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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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Compare alternatives to Winter Calm
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ponder
Sherwin-Williams
#BCB6B6
Close digital match
North Island
Hirshfield's
#BCB6B4
Close digital match
Natural Echo
Kilz
#B9B0AE
Close digital match
Gray Marble
PPG
#B9B4B1
Close digital match
North Island
Vista Paint
#BDB6B2
Close digital match
Prestige
Behr
#B4ADAD
Close digital match
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Dutch Boy
#B8B4B7
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Dunn-Edwards
#BBB0B1
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Silver Dollar
Benjamin Moore
#B4B2B1
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#BBB1AB
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#CEC4C5
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#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Winter Calm
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Calm
#BBB4B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9E85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Calm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Calm 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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Winter Calm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Calm have?
Winter Calm 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 Winter Calm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Calm are Ponder by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), North Island by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Natural Echo by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Winter Calm'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 Winter Calm?
Winter Calm has a estimated lightness value of 46.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winter Calm's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.