Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Classic Damask |
| SKU | V101-5 |
| Hex | #6D8887 |
| RGB | 109, 136, 135 |
| HSL | 178°, 11%, 48% |
| LRV | 22.5 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Classic Damask
With an LRV of 22.5, Classic Damask is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Classic Damask works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Classic Damask 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 #6D8887 in HSL space. Pair Classic Damask 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 Classic Damask Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Classic Damask 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 V101-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Classic Damask
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Classic Damask. The nearest is Portsmouth (SW 9644) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Portsmouth swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Classic Damask
Behr's nearest match is Intergalactic (N450-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Damask without repainting risk. See the full Intergalactic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Classic Damask
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Aegean Teal (2136-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Damask without repainting risk. See the full Aegean Teal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Classic Damask
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Classic Damask is Twilight Stroll (PPG10-03) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twilight Stroll swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Classic Damask
At Glidden, the closest color to Classic Damask is Twilight Stroll (PPG10-03) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twilight Stroll swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Classic Damask
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Classic Damask is Thundercloud (DE5774) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thundercloud swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Classic Damask
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Classic Damask. The nearest is Spontaneous (JG-70) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spontaneous swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Classic Damask
Rodda's nearest match is Shady Pier (R075), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Damask without repainting risk. See the full Shady Pier swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Classic Damask
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Classic Damask. The nearest is Tempest (C2-679) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 22.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tempest swatch →