Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Rock Solid |
| SKU | V140-3 |
| Hex | #B3B8B2 |
| RGB | 179, 184, 178 |
| HSL | 110°, 4%, 71% |
| LRV | 47.1 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Rock Solid
Rock Solid sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.1, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Rock Solid 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Rock Solid 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 #B3B8B2 in HSL space. Pair Rock Solid 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 Rock Solid Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rock Solid 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 V140-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rock Solid
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Silvermist (SW 7621), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Solid without repainting risk. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rock Solid
Behr's nearest match is Verdigris (PPU12-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Solid without repainting risk. See the full Verdigris swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rock Solid
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Iced Marble (1578), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Solid without repainting risk. See the full Iced Marble swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rock Solid
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Solid without repainting risk. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rock Solid
The closest Glidden equivalent of Rock Solid is Dusty Miller (50GY 45/037). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47.1). If Glidden is your counter, order Dusty Miller and you'll get the same color. See the full Dusty Miller swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rock Solid
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Trout Gray (426-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Solid without repainting risk. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rock Solid
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Silvermist (HGSW 7621), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Solid without repainting risk. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rock Solid
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Silver Chalice (DEGR66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Solid without repainting risk. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rock Solid
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Rock Solid. The nearest is Flower Jar (JG-46) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flower Jar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rock Solid
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Blue (NO. 22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.1) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Solid without repainting risk. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rock Solid
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rock Solid is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rock Solid
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Solid without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rock Solid
The closest Rodda equivalent of Rock Solid is Stonewash (CA183). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.1). If Rodda is your counter, order Stonewash and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonewash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rock Solid
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rock Solid is Melodic (C2-990) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Melodic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rock Solid
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Rock Solid. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rock Solid
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Rock Solid. The nearest is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rock Solid
Kompozit's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Solid without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →