Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Pearl Gray |
| SKU | 8004-37E |
| Hex | #9AA9AC |
| RGB | 154, 169, 172 |
| HSL | 190°, 10%, 64% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Pearl Gray
Pearl Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Pearl 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
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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Pearl 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 #9AA9AC in HSL space. Pair Pearl 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 Pearl Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pearl 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 8004-37E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pearl Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dutch Tile Blue (SW 31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Pearl Gray without repainting risk. See the full Dutch Tile Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pearl Gray
Behr has no exact twin of Pearl Gray. The nearest is Chance Of Rain (PPU26-19) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chance Of Rain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pearl Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pearl Gray is Pilgrim Haze (2132-50) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pilgrim Haze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pearl Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Polaris (PPG10-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Pearl Gray without repainting risk. See the full Polaris swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pearl Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Silver Mountain Creek Green (70GG 38/059), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Pearl Gray without repainting risk. See the full Silver Mountain Creek Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pearl Gray
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Pearl Gray. The nearest is Explore The Shore (426-5DB) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Explore The Shore swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pearl Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Groundwater (HGSW 3315), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Pearl Gray without repainting risk. See the full Groundwater swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pearl Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Pearl Gray is Mission Bay Blue (DET563). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Mission Bay Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Mission Bay Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pearl Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pale Slate (H045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Pearl Gray without repainting risk. See the full Pale Slate swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pearl Gray
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Pearl Gray is Beacon Fog (0490). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Beacon Fog and you'll get the same color. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pearl Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Silver Lake (R080), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Pearl Gray without repainting risk. See the full Silver Lake swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pearl Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Pearl Gray. The nearest is Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pearl Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Pearl Gray. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Pearl Gray
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Pearl Gray. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pearl Gray
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Pearl Gray is Beacon Fog (0490). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Beacon Fog and you'll get the same color. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →