Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Mystical Gray |
| SKU | 8004-3D |
| Hex | #B0A5A4 |
| RGB | 176, 165, 164 |
| HSL | 5°, 7%, 67% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Mystical Gray
Mystical Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Mystical Gray 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
14 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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Mystical Gray 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 #B0A5A4 in HSL space. Pair Mystical Gray 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 Mystical Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mystical Gray 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 8004-3D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mystical Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Quest Gray (SW 7080), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Mystical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Quest Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mystical Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Mystical Gray is Lavender Suede (HDC-NT-19) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Suede swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mystical Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mystical Gray is Mauve Desert (2113-50) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mauve Desert swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mystical Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Mystical Gray is Truly Taupe (50RR 39/025) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mystical Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Claystone (403-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mystical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Claystone swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mystical Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fauna Pop (HGSW 3385), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Mystical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Fauna Pop swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mystical Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mystical Gray is Smoky Mountain (DE6388) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Mountain swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mystical Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Mystical Gray is Bohemia (R110) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bohemia swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mystical Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Mystical Gray. The nearest is Pale Granite (C2-783) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pale Granite swatch →