Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Lagoon Reflection |
| SKU | 8004-37D |
| Hex | #A9B8BB |
| RGB | 169, 184, 187 |
| HSL | 190°, 12%, 70% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Lagoon Reflection
Lagoon Reflection sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Lagoon Reflection 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 Lagoon Reflection 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 #A9B8BB in HSL space. Pair Lagoon Reflection 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 Lagoon Reflection Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lagoon Reflection 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 8004-37D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Languid Blue (SW 6226), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lagoon Reflection without repainting risk. See the full Languid Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
At Behr, the closest color to Lagoon Reflection is Gray Wool (MQ6-4) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Wool swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lagoon Reflection is Celtic Blue (ES-31) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celtic Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lagoon Reflection is Smoke Screen (PPG1038-4) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoke Screen swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
Glidden's nearest match is Summer Shower Green (70GG 45/052), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lagoon Reflection without repainting risk. See the full Summer Shower Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lagoon Reflection is Elegant Gray (429-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elegant Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Falkland Blue (HGSW 3316), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lagoon Reflection without repainting risk. See the full Falkland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Lake Placid (DE6318), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lagoon Reflection without repainting risk. See the full Lake Placid swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Lagoon Reflection is Rainy Days (JG-01) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) 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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Lagoon Reflection. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Lagoon Reflection. The nearest is Lucinda (H0042) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
Rodda has no exact twin of Lagoon Reflection. The nearest is Patina (CA190) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
C2 Paint's nearest match is Silver Screen (C2-974), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lagoon Reflection without repainting risk. See the full Silver Screen swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
Clare has no exact twin of Lagoon Reflection. The nearest is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Lagoon Reflection is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
Backdrop's nearest match is Underdog (BD-UD), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lagoon Reflection without repainting risk. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lagoon Reflection
Kompozit has no exact twin of Lagoon Reflection. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →