Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Cloud Mountain |
| SKU | V115-2 |
| Hex | #A1A8A9 |
| RGB | 161, 168, 169 |
| HSL | 187°, 4%, 65% |
| LRV | 38.4 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Cloud Mountain
Cloud Mountain sits in the mid-range at LRV 38.4, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cloud Mountain is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 gray 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Cloud Mountain 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 #A1A8A9 in HSL space. Pair Cloud Mountain 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 Cloud Mountain Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cloud Mountain 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 V115-2 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Breakwater (SW 9638), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.4) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cloud Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Breakwater swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
The closest Behr equivalent of Cloud Mountain is Iron Wood (ECC-33-1). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.4). If Behr is your counter, order Iron Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Iron Wood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Cloud Mountain is Adagio (1593). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38.4). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Adagio and you'll get the same color. See the full Adagio swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cloud Mountain is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38.4) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
Glidden's nearest match is Philosophical Grey (50BG 39/022), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38.4) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cloud Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Philosophical Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Ironed Gray (436-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.4) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cloud Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Ironed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Steel Piling (HGSW 1475), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38.4) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cloud Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Steel Piling swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cloud Mountain is Baby Seal (DE6361) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38.4) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Cloud Mountain. The nearest is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cloud Mountain is Pale Slate (H045) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Slate swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cloud Mountain is Beacon Fog (0490) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cloud Mountain is Monday Morning (C2-987) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38.4) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monday Morning swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Cloud Mountain. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cloud Mountain
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cloud Mountain is Beacon Fog (0490) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →