Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Aspen Gray |
| SKU | 6004-2A |
| Hex | #9E978C |
| RGB | 158, 151, 140 |
| HSL | 37°, 8%, 58% |
| LRV | 31.3 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Aspen Gray
Aspen Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 31.3, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Aspen Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Aspen Gray within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9E978C in HSL space. Pair Aspen Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Aspen Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aspen Gray from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 6004-2A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aspen Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Aspen Gray is Pavestone (SW 7642). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.3). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pavestone and you'll get the same color. See the full Pavestone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aspen Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Aspen Gray is Pebbled Path (PPF-31) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pebbled Path swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aspen Gray
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Aspen Gray is Gothic Arch (CSP-80). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.3). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Gothic Arch and you'll get the same color. See the full Gothic Arch swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aspen Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aspen Gray is Winter Cocoa (PPG1000-4) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Cocoa swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aspen Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Winter Cocoa (PPG1000-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aspen Gray without repainting risk. See the full Winter Cocoa swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aspen Gray
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Aspen Gray is Dusky Gray (439-3DB). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.3). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Dusky Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aspen Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Aspen Gray. The nearest is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Highland Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aspen Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Aspen Gray is Hare's Tail Grass (DEGR28) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.3) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hare's Tail Grass swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aspen Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Aspen Gray is Antiquing (JG-128) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aspen Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Aspen Gray is Worsted (NO. 284) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aspen Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Aspen Gray is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aspen Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Aspen Gray is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Aspen Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Aspen Gray is Burlap (CA070) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aspen Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Aspen Gray is Alloy (C2-971) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.3) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alloy swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Aspen Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Aspen Gray. The nearest is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shade swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Aspen Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Aspen Gray. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aspen Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Aspen Gray. The nearest is Everlasting Sage (0422) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →