Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Jolene |
| SKU | 8004-35C |
| Hex | #ACBCBD |
| RGB | 172, 188, 189 |
| HSL | 184°, 11%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Jolene
Jolene sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Jolene 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
18 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Jolene 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 #ACBCBD in HSL space. Pair Jolene 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 Jolene Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Jolene 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 8004-35C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jolene
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rain (SW 6219), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jolene without repainting risk. See the full Rain swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Jolene
The closest Behr equivalent of Jolene is Gray Wool (MQ6-04). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Gray Wool and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Wool swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Jolene
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Jolene is Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wedgewood Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Jolene
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Jolene is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Jolene
Glidden's nearest match is Frosted Briarwood Green (50GG 47/057), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jolene without repainting risk. See the full Frosted Briarwood Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Jolene
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Jolene. The nearest is Rainwash (331-3DB) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainwash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jolene
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Racing the Rain (HGSW 3306), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jolene without repainting risk. See the full Racing the Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Jolene
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Jolene is Lake Placid (DE6318) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Placid swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Jolene
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Jolene is Rainy Days (JG-01) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Jolene
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Jolene. The nearest is Ancona Blue (NO. 9805) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ancona Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Jolene
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Jolene. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Jolene
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Jolene is Lucinda (H0042) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Jolene
At Rodda, the closest color to Jolene is Cirrus (CA188) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cirrus swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Jolene
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Jolene. The nearest is Misty Morn (C2-702) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Jolene
Portola Paints's nearest match is Costa (COSTA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jolene without repainting risk. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Jolene
At Backdrop, the closest color to Jolene is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 48) 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 Jolene
Kompozit has no exact twin of Jolene. The nearest is Dreaming of the Day (0470) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dreaming of the Day swatch →