Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Hazy Stratus |
| SKU | 4004-1C |
| Hex | #A1A09B |
| RGB | 161, 160, 155 |
| HSL | 50°, 3%, 62% |
| LRV | 35.2 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Hazy Stratus
Hazy Stratus sits in the mid-range at LRV 35.2, 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.
Hazy Stratus 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Hazy Stratus 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 #A1A09B in HSL space. Pair Hazy Stratus 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 Hazy Stratus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hazy Stratus 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 4004-1C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Hazy Stratus is Stamped Concrete (SW 7655). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.2). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stamped Concrete and you'll get the same color. See the full Stamped Concrete swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
Behr's nearest match is Grayve-Yard (T11-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35.2) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Stratus without repainting risk. See the full Grayve-Yard swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Storm (AF-700), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35.2) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Stratus without repainting risk. See the full Storm swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Shadowy (PPG0998-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.2) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Stratus without repainting risk. See the full Shadowy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
Glidden's nearest match is Shadowy (PPG0998-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35.2) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Stratus without repainting risk. See the full Shadowy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Weatherworn Gray (437-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35.2) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Stratus without repainting risk. See the full Weatherworn Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hazy Stratus. The nearest is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Chateau Gray (DEGR51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35.2) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Stratus without repainting risk. See the full Chateau Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Hazy Stratus is Watering Can (JG-135) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Manor House Gray (NO. 265), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.2) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Stratus without repainting risk. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hazy Stratus is Smoky Tone (0541) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35.2) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hazy Stratus is Techile (0533) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35.2) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Techile swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
At Rodda, the closest color to Hazy Stratus is On the Rocks (R069) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.2) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full On the Rocks swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Hazy Stratus. The nearest is Coco Malt (C2-796) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
Backdrop has no exact twin of Hazy Stratus. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hazy Stratus
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hazy Stratus is Techile (0533) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.2) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Techile swatch →