Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Kitty Whiskers |
| SKU | V119-1 |
| Hex | #B7B5B0 |
| RGB | 183, 181, 176 |
| HSL | 43°, 5%, 70% |
| LRV | 46.4 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Kitty Whiskers
Kitty Whiskers sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.4, 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.
Kitty Whiskers is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Kitty Whiskers 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 #B7B5B0 in HSL space. Pair Kitty Whiskers 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 Kitty Whiskers Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kitty Whiskers 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 V119-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gray Clouds (SW 7658), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.4) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Kitty Whiskers without repainting risk. See the full Gray Clouds swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
The closest Behr equivalent of Kitty Whiskers is Ashes (UL260-9). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.4). If Behr is your counter, order Ashes and you'll get the same color. See the full Ashes swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Nightingale (AF-670), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.4) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Kitty Whiskers without repainting risk. See the full Nightingale swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kitty Whiskers is Gray Marble (PPG1002-4) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Marble swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
At Glidden, the closest color to Kitty Whiskers is Gray Marble (PPG1002-4) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Marble swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kitty Whiskers is Sultry Gray (442-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kitty Whiskers is Magnetic Gray (HGSW 1506) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.4) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magnetic Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Blowin' In the Wind (DEGR52), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.4) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Kitty Whiskers without repainting risk. See the full Blowin' In the Wind swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Kitty Whiskers is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Kitty Whiskers. The nearest is Light Blue (NO. 22) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Praise Giving (0540), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.4) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Kitty Whiskers without repainting risk. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Quincy Granite (H0143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.4) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Kitty Whiskers without repainting risk. See the full Quincy Granite swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
At Rodda, the closest color to Kitty Whiskers is Stone Fence (R026) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Fence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Kitty Whiskers is Melodic (C2-990) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.4) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Melodic swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
Clare has no exact twin of Kitty Whiskers. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Kitty Whiskers is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Kitty Whiskers. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kitty Whiskers
Kompozit's nearest match is Rand Moon (0532), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.4) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Kitty Whiskers without repainting risk. See the full Rand Moon swatch →