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Valspar Pebbles8004-48B · #C7C5CC · LRV 56

Pebbles reads as a cool blue tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 8004-48B actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR PEBBLES
RGB 199, 197, 204LRV 56

Color spec

BrandValspar
NamePebbles
SKU8004-48B
Hex#C7C5CC
RGB199, 197, 204
HSL257°, 6%, 79%
LRV56
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyGray
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About Valspar Pebbles

At LRV 56, Pebbles is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its violet 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Pebbles is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

17 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.12
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6548 · #C5C0C9 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 54
SW 6260 · #CBC9C9 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 59

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.98
All gray at Behr →
MQ5-18 · #C4C8D0 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 58
N520-2 · #C5C5C6 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 56
780A-3 · #C9C6C6 · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 57
T15-6 · #C6C5C5 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 56

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.98
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1423 · #C5C8D4 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 58
1411 · #C3C2D0 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 55
2121-40 · #C3C8CB · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 57
2132-60 · #C3C9CD · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 57

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.68
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1174-3 · #CCC8D1 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 59
PPG1165-3 · #BFC6D4 · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 56

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1174-3 · #CDC8D2 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 59
50RR 54/018 · #C7C2C4 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 54
50BG 54/017 · #C0C4C6 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 54

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.12
All gray at Dutch Boy →
444-1DB · #CAC8CB · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 58
344-2DB · #C6C4D1 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 56
341-2DB · #C6C8CB · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 58
437-2DB · #C6C8C8 · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 58
HGSW 2416 · #C5C0C9 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 54
HGSW 6548 · #C5C0C9 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 54

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.23
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6387 · #CBC5C6 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 53
DE6374 · #C6C6C6 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 53

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.44
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-93 · #C1C6CE · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 56

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.69
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 270 · #C9C7CD · ΔE 0.69 · LRV 58

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.38
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
1287 · #CBC3D1 · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 56
0546 · #C9C8C7 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 58
0551 · #CBC6C4 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 57

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.62
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0546 · #C7C7C6 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 58
1287 · #C9C1D0 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 56

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.16
All gray at Rodda →
R103 · #CBCCD4 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 61
R013 · #C9C8CB · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 59

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.89
All gray at C2 Paint →
BD9 · #C8C3C7 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 55
C2-802 · #CACCD4 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 60
C2-992 · #C6C6C6 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 56
BD8 · #D1C7C8 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 59

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.81
All gray at Portola Paints →
PIGEON GRAY · #C2C6CA · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 56

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.54
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 48

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.62
All gray at Kompozit →
0546 · #C7C7C6 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 57
1287 · #C9C1D0 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 55

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Pebbles within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

8006-12B · LRV 58
4005-1B · LRV 56.3
8004-47B · LRV 54
8006-11B · LRV 59
4002-1A · LRV 57.8
V137-2 · LRV 59.5

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C7C5CC in HSL space. Pair Pebbles with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C7C5CC + #CACCC5
TRIADIC
#C7C5CC · #CCC7C5 · #C5CCC7
ANALOGOUS
#C5C7CC · #C7C5CC · #CBC5CC

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.71:1fail
Sample text on black
12.29:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Pebbles Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Pebbles 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 8004-48B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Pebbles

At Behr, the closest color to Pebbles is Paparazzi Flash (MQ5-18) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 56) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paparazzi Flash swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pebbles

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Pebbles. The nearest is Porringer Gray (2121-40) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 56). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Porringer Gray swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pebbles

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Silver Chalice (PPG1174-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 56) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Pebbles without repainting risk. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Pebbles

At Glidden, the closest color to Pebbles is Urban Grey (50RR 54/018) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 54 vs 56) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Grey swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pebbles

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pebbles is Magellic Purple (344-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 56) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magellic Purple swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pebbles

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pebbles is Twirling Girl (HGSW 2416) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 54 vs 56) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twirling Girl swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pebbles

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pebbles is Dangerous Robot (DE6387) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 53 vs 56) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dangerous Robot swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pebbles

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Pebbles is Cement Pots (JG-93) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 56) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cement Pots swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pebbles

The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Pebbles is Calluna (NO. 270). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 56). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Calluna and you'll get the same color. See the full Calluna swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pebbles

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Pebbles. The nearest is Orchid Fragrance (1287) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 56). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orchid Fragrance swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pebbles

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Pebbles. The nearest is Paternoster (0546) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 56). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paternoster swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Pebbles

At Rodda, the closest color to Pebbles is Ethereal Mist (R013) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 56) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ethereal Mist swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Pebbles

C2 Paint's nearest match is Cool Fog (BD9), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 56) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Pebbles without repainting risk. See the full Cool Fog swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Pebbles

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Pebbles. The nearest is Pigeon Gray (PIGEON GRAY) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 56). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pigeon Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Pebbles

Kompozit has no exact twin of Pebbles. The nearest is Paternoster (0546) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 56). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paternoster swatch →

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