Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Dusky Parakeet |
| SKU | 8004-30E |
| Hex | #8E9087 |
| RGB | 142, 144, 135 |
| HSL | 73°, 4%, 55% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Dusky Parakeet
Dusky Parakeet sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Dusky Parakeet 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
16 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Dusky Parakeet 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 #8E9087 in HSL space. Pair Dusky Parakeet 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 Dusky Parakeet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusky Parakeet 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 8004-30E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusky Parakeet. The nearest is Felted Wool (SW 9171) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Felted Wool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
At Behr, the closest color to Dusky Parakeet is Letter Gray (PPU24-20) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Letter Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dusky Parakeet is Storm Cloud Gray (2140-40) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Storm Cloud Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusky Parakeet is Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Phoenix Fossil swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
At Glidden, the closest color to Dusky Parakeet is Gray Heron (PPG1033-5) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Heron swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusky Parakeet. The nearest is Curling Willow (HGSW 3484) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Curling Willow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dusky Parakeet is Stone Creek (DE6278) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Creek swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Dusky Parakeet is Before & After (JG-146) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Before & After swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dusky Parakeet is Stoke (NO. CC7) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stoke swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dusky Parakeet is Dowager (0442) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dowager swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Dusky Parakeet. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
At Rodda, the closest color to Dusky Parakeet is Sea Stone (CA165) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Stone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Dusky Parakeet. The nearest is Titanium (C2-952) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Titanium swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
Clare's nearest match is Shade (PNT100-MD-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Parakeet without repainting risk. See the full Shade swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Dusky Parakeet is Country Gray (285141) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusky Parakeet
Kompozit has no exact twin of Dusky Parakeet. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →