Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Crystal Noir |
| SKU | 8005-12D |
| Hex | #A7A0A1 |
| RGB | 167, 160, 161 |
| HSL | 351°, 4%, 64% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Crystal Noir
Crystal Noir sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Crystal Noir 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
15 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Crystal Noir 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 #A7A0A1 in HSL space. Pair Crystal Noir 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 Crystal Noir Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Crystal Noir 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 8005-12D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crystal Noir
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Crystal Noir is Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mysterious Mauve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Crystal Noir
At Behr, the closest color to Crystal Noir is Coffee With Cream (N170-4) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee With Cream swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Crystal Noir
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Crystal Noir is Fusion (AF-675) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fusion swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Crystal Noir
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Crystal Noir is Equilibrium (PPG1003-4). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Equilibrium and you'll get the same color. See the full Equilibrium swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Crystal Noir
Glidden's nearest match is Equilibrium (PPG1003-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Crystal Noir without repainting risk. See the full Equilibrium swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Crystal Noir
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Crystal Noir is Timely Gray (444-3DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Timely Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Timely Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crystal Noir
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Crystal Noir is Dream in Purple (HGSW 3395) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dream in Purple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Crystal Noir
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Crystal Noir. The nearest is Dust Yourself Off (DEGR04) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dust Yourself Off swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Crystal Noir
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Crystal Noir. The nearest is Watering Can (JG-135) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Crystal Noir
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Crystal Noir. The nearest is Smoky Tone (0541) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Crystal Noir
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Crystal Noir. The nearest is Techile (0533) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Techile swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Crystal Noir
Rodda has no exact twin of Crystal Noir. The nearest is Artifact (CA074) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Artifact swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Crystal Noir
C2 Paint's nearest match is Trough Grey (BD13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Crystal Noir without repainting risk. See the full Trough Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Crystal Noir
Kompozit has no exact twin of Crystal Noir. The nearest is Techile (0533) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Techile swatch →