Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Grand Prix |
| SKU | 8003-38F |
| Hex | #476462 |
| RGB | 71, 100, 98 |
| HSL | 176°, 17%, 34% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Grand Prix
With an LRV of 11, Grand Prix is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Grand Prix works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Grand Prix 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 #476462 in HSL space. Pair Grand Prix 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 Grand Prix Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Grand Prix 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 8003-38F directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Grand Prix
At Behr, the closest color to Grand Prix is Charcoal (BXC-41) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charcoal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grand Prix
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Grand Prix is Dragonfly (AF-510) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dragonfly swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grand Prix
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Grand Prix. The nearest is Obligation (PPG1135-7) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Obligation swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Grand Prix
At Glidden, the closest color to Grand Prix is Deep Shaded Grove (30GG 11/099) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Shaded Grove swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grand Prix
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Grand Prix. The nearest is Oceanus (HGSW 3301) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oceanus swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Grand Prix
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Grand Prix. The nearest is Pine Haven (DE5713) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pine Haven swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Grand Prix
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Grand Prix. The nearest is Coppice Blue (NO. G9) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coppice Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Grand Prix
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Grand Prix. The nearest is Plateau (0704) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plateau swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Grand Prix
Rodda has no exact twin of Grand Prix. The nearest is Trillion (R060) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trillion swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Grand Prix
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Grand Prix. The nearest is Maine (C2-695) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Maine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Grand Prix
Clare has no exact twin of Grand Prix. The nearest is Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Dive swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Grand Prix
Kompozit has no exact twin of Grand Prix. The nearest is Plateau (0704) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plateau swatch →