Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | London Coach |
| SKU | 4002-1B |
| Hex | #B3A8A4 |
| RGB | 179, 168, 164 |
| HSL | 16°, 9%, 67% |
| LRV | 40.4 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar London Coach
London Coach sits in the mid-range at LRV 40.4, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
London Coach 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
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 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to London Coach 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 #B3A8A4 in HSL space. Pair London Coach 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 London Coach Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching London Coach 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 4002-1B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of London Coach
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to London Coach is Proper Gray (SW 6003) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.4) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Proper Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of London Coach
At Behr, the closest color to London Coach is Cocoa Craving (N150-3) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cocoa Craving swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of London Coach
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of London Coach is Elephant Gray (2109-50). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.4). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Elephant Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Elephant Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of London Coach
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Riveter Rose (PPG1017-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for London Coach without repainting risk. See the full Riveter Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of London Coach
Glidden's nearest match is Riveter Rose (PPG1017-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for London Coach without repainting risk. See the full Riveter Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of London Coach
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Silver Plated (445-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.4) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for London Coach without repainting risk. See the full Silver Plated swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of London Coach
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to London Coach is Intuitive Gray (HGSW 2445) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.4) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intuitive Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of London Coach
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to London Coach is Smoky Mountain (DE6388) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40.4) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Mountain swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of London Coach
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to London Coach is Vintage Collection (JG-99) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.4) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of London Coach
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of London Coach. The nearest is In the Hills (0561) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of London Coach
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to London Coach is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of London Coach
Rodda's nearest match is Bohemia (R110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.4) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for London Coach without repainting risk. See the full Bohemia swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of London Coach
C2 Paint has no exact twin of London Coach. The nearest is Pale Granite (C2-783) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of London Coach
At Kompozit, the closest color to London Coach is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →