Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Hibernate |
| SKU | 8004-41C |
| Hex | #A2B1BA |
| RGB | 162, 177, 186 |
| HSL | 203°, 15%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Hibernate
Hibernate sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Hibernate 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
Clare
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Hibernate 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 #A2B1BA in HSL space. Pair Hibernate 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 Hibernate Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hibernate 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 8004-41C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hibernate
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dockside Blue (SW 7601), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hibernate without repainting risk. See the full Dockside Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hibernate
Behr's nearest match is Intercoastal Gray (MQ5-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Hibernate without repainting risk. See the full Intercoastal Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hibernate
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Hibernate is French Toile (CSP-595). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order French Toile and you'll get the same color. See the full French Toile swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hibernate
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Hibernate is Peace (PPG10-28). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Peace and you'll get the same color. See the full Peace swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hibernate
The closest Glidden equivalent of Hibernate is Peace (PPG10-28). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Glidden is your counter, order Peace and you'll get the same color. See the full Peace swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hibernate
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hibernate is Stonewash Blue (432-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonewash Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hibernate
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hibernate is Blue Mountaintop (HGSW 3325) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Mountaintop swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hibernate
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Hibernate is Yreka! (DET594) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yreka! swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hibernate
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Hibernate is Kittiwake (NO. 307) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hibernate
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Hibernate without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hibernate
Hirshfield's's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Hibernate without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hibernate
Rodda's nearest match is Sheer Clouds (R087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Hibernate without repainting risk. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hibernate
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Hibernate is Argyle (C2-751). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Argyle and you'll get the same color. See the full Argyle swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hibernate
At Backdrop, the closest color to Hibernate is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hibernate
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Hibernate without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →