Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Gorgeous Graphite |
| SKU | M359 |
| Hex | #8A97A7 |
| RGB | 138, 151, 167 |
| HSL | 213°, 14%, 60% |
| LRV | 30.4 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Gorgeous Graphite
Gorgeous Graphite sits in the mid-range at LRV 30.4, 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.
Gorgeous Graphite 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
12 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Gorgeous Graphite 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 #8A97A7 in HSL space. Pair Gorgeous Graphite 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 Gorgeous Graphite Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gorgeous Graphite 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 M359 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gorgeous Graphite is Dried Lavender (SW 9072) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dried Lavender swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
The closest Behr equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite is Approaching Dusk (ICC-103). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.4). If Behr is your counter, order Approaching Dusk and you'll get the same color. See the full Approaching Dusk swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Gorgeous Graphite. The nearest is Seastone (PPG10-11) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seastone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
Glidden's nearest match is Smoke Grey (90BG 30/073), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.4) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gorgeous Graphite without repainting risk. See the full Smoke Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Gorgeous Graphite. The nearest is Monument Gray (433-4DB) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Monument Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gorgeous Graphite is Fragrant Lavender (HGSW 2394) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fragrant Lavender swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gorgeous Graphite is Silver Storm (DE5822) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Storm swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gorgeous Graphite is In Good Taste (0505) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In Good Taste swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gorgeous Graphite is In Good Taste (0505) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In Good Taste swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gorgeous Graphite. The nearest is Zydeco (C2-986) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zydeco swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Gorgeous Graphite. The nearest is Jules (JULES) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jules swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gorgeous Graphite
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gorgeous Graphite is In Good Taste (0505) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In Good Taste swatch →