Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Frisky Whiskers |
| SKU | 8004-1C |
| Hex | #B8B3B6 |
| RGB | 184, 179, 182 |
| HSL | 324°, 3%, 71% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Frisky Whiskers
Frisky Whiskers sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Frisky Whiskers 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Frisky Whiskers 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 #B8B3B6 in HSL space. Pair Frisky Whiskers 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 Frisky Whiskers Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Frisky Whiskers 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 8004-1C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Frisky Whiskers is Swanky Gray (SW 6261). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Swanky Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Swanky Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
The closest Behr equivalent of Frisky Whiskers is Winter Cocoa (730B-4). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Winter Cocoa and you'll get the same color. See the full Winter Cocoa swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Frisky Whiskers is Nightingale (AF-670) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nightingale swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Frisky Whiskers is Silver Bells (PPG1003-3). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Silver Bells and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Bells swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
The closest Glidden equivalent of Frisky Whiskers is Silver Bells (PPG1003-3). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Glidden is your counter, order Silver Bells and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Bells swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Frisky Whiskers is Gracious Gray (444-2DB). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Gracious Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Gracious Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Frisky Whiskers is Refracted (HGSW 3396). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Refracted and you'll get the same color. See the full Refracted swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Frisky Whiskers is Heliotrope Gray (DEGR78). 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 47 vs 46). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Heliotrope Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Heliotrope Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Frisky Whiskers. The nearest is Dove Tale (NO. 267) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dove Tale swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Frisky Whiskers is Praise Giving (0540) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Frisky Whiskers is North Island (0552) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Island swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
Rodda has no exact twin of Frisky Whiskers. The nearest is Hue is the Artist? (R115) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Frisky Whiskers is Bella Donna (C2-782) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Frisky Whiskers is Simmer Down (SIMMER DOWN). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Simmer Down and you'll get the same color. See the full Simmer Down swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Frisky Whiskers is Paloma (PALOMA) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paloma swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Frisky Whiskers. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Frisky Whiskers
At Kompozit, the closest color to Frisky Whiskers is North Island (0552) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Island swatch →