Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Cold Snap |
| SKU | T621 |
| Hex | #A6B5C1 |
| RGB | 166, 181, 193 |
| HSL | 207°, 18%, 70% |
| LRV | 45.2 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Cold Snap
Cold Snap sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.2, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Cold Snap 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Cold Snap 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 #A6B5C1 in HSL space. Pair Cold Snap 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 Cold Snap Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cold Snap 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 T621 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cold Snap
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cold Snap. The nearest is Languid Blue (SW 6226) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Languid Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cold Snap
Behr's nearest match is Calming Space (ICC-45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cold Snap without repainting risk. See the full Calming Space swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cold Snap
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cold Snap is Celtic Blue (ES-31) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celtic Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cold Snap
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cold Snap is Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Beard swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cold Snap
At Glidden, the closest color to Cold Snap is Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Beard swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cold Snap
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cold Snap is Valor (337-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Valor swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cold Snap
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cold Snap. The nearest is Falkland Blue (HGSW 3316) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Falkland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cold Snap
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Overcast Sky (DE5821), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cold Snap without repainting risk. See the full Overcast Sky swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cold Snap
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cold Snap is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cold Snap
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cold Snap without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cold Snap
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cold Snap. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cold Snap
Rodda has no exact twin of Cold Snap. The nearest is Zinc (CA193) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zinc swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cold Snap
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cold Snap is Well Water (BD18) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well Water swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cold Snap
At Clare, the closest color to Cold Snap is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cold Snap
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Cold Snap is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cold Snap
At Backdrop, the closest color to Cold Snap is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cold Snap
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cold Snap. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →