Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | In the Shadows |
| SKU | V141-4 |
| Hex | #B0B9B4 |
| RGB | 176, 185, 180 |
| HSL | 147°, 6%, 71% |
| LRV | 47.3 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar In the Shadows
In the Shadows sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.3, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
In the Shadows 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to In the Shadows 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 #B0B9B4 in HSL space. Pair In the Shadows 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 In the Shadows Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching In the Shadows 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 V141-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In the Shadows
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of In the Shadows is Silvermist (SW 7621). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.3). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Silvermist and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Behr Equivalent of In the Shadows
Behr's nearest match is Verdigris (PPU12-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.3) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Shadows without repainting risk. See the full Verdigris swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of In the Shadows
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of In the Shadows is Iced Marble (1578). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.3). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Iced Marble and you'll get the same color. See the full Iced Marble swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of In the Shadows
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to In the Shadows is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of In the Shadows
At Glidden, the closest color to In the Shadows is Dusty Miller (50GY 45/037) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Miller swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of In the Shadows
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of In the Shadows is Trout Gray (426-4DB). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.3). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Trout Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In the Shadows
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of In the Shadows is Silvermist (HGSW 7621). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.3). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Silvermist and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of In the Shadows
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to In the Shadows is Silver Chalice (DEGR66) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of In the Shadows
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of In the Shadows. The nearest is Freshly Cut Stems (JG-63) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Freshly Cut Stems swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of In the Shadows
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Blue (NO. 22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.3) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for In the Shadows without repainting risk. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of In the Shadows
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.3) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Shadows without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of In the Shadows
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.3) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Shadows without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of In the Shadows
At Rodda, the closest color to In the Shadows is Stonewash (CA183) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonewash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of In the Shadows
C2 Paint has no exact twin of In the Shadows. The nearest is Melodic (C2-990) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Melodic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of In the Shadows
Portola Paints has no exact twin of In the Shadows. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of In the Shadows
Kompozit's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.3) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Shadows without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →