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Valspar Serene SceneT627 · #A3AB9E · LRV 39.5

Serene Scene reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar T627 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR SERENE SCENE
RGB 163, 171, 158LRV 39.5

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameSerene Scene
SKUT627
Hex#A3AB9E
RGB163, 171, 158
HSL97°, 7%, 65%
LRV39.5
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGray
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About Valspar Serene Scene

Serene Scene sits in the mid-range at LRV 39.5, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.

Serene Scene 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

20 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 2.71
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7741 · #AAAD9C · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 41
SW 6185 · #ABAC9F · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 41
SW 6213 · #9BAAA2 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 39
SW 7059 · #A3A7A0 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 38

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All gray at Behr →
HDC-AC-18 · #A5AA9D · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 39
PPU11-15 · #9FAC9F · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 39
ICC-67 · #A9AC9D · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 40
ECC-35-1 · #A6AAA2 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 39

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
AF-470 · #A3AC9E · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 40
1573 · #A2ADA5 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 41
697 · #9CAC9E · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 40
CC-758 · #9CAC9E · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 40

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.89
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1033-4 · #A8ADA5 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 41
PPG1031-3 · #A6A897 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 38
PPG0994-4 · #A8AAA5 · ΔE 4.96 · LRV 40

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1033-4 · #A7AEA5 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 41
PPG1031-3 · #A6A897 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 38
50GY 38/042 · #A3A8A3 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 38
PPG0994-4 · #A7AAA5 · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 40

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.78
All gray at Dutch Boy →
427-4DB · #A0AFA8 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 41
426-5DB · #9FAAA6 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 39
HGSW 3265 · #ABAC9F · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 40
HGSW 6185 · #ABAC9F · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 40
HGSW 1505 · #A3A7A0 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 38
HGSW 7059 · #A3A7A0 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 38

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.96
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6291 · #9DA7A0 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 35
DET607 · #A2B0A8 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 42
DEGR64 · #A8AAA4 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 40

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.95
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-137 · #A3A7A1 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 38
JG-15 · #A7A9A3 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 39

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.68
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. G7 · #9FB0A5 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 41
NO. G3 · #ADAB9D · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 40
NO. 18 · #B0AF9B · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 42

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.27
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0457 · #99A899 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 37
0421 · #ACADA0 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 41
0435 · #9FA892 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 37
0574 · #A8A79E · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 38

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.22
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0421 · #A7A89B · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 40
H0074 · #95A99E · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 37

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All gray at Rodda →
CA178 · #AAAEA2 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 41
R057 · #A6A899 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 39
CA169 · #ACAA97 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 40

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-715 · #9EACA0 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 39
C2-941 · #ACAEA2 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 42
C2-957 · #A7A799 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 38
C2-988 · #A8A9A1 · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 39

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.56
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-DP-78 · #99AAA4 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 38

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.38
All gray at Portola Paints →
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 45

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.98
All gray at Annie Sloan →
DUCK EGG BLUE · #99AB9D · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 38

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.72
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 38
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 35

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.87
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.22
All gray at Kompozit →
0421 · #A7A89B · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 39

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

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

V098-3 · LRV 40
8004-32D · LRV 40
8003-34E · LRV 38
8004-29D · LRV 40
5007-1C · LRV 39.5
V145-3 · LRV 38.7

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A3AB9E in HSL space. Pair Serene Scene with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A3AB9E + #A69EAB
TRIADIC
#A3AB9E · #9EA3AB · #AB9EA3
ANALOGOUS
#AAAB9E · #A3AB9E · #9EABA0

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.37:1fail
Sample text on black
8.88:1AAA

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

Valspar Serene Scene Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Serene Scene 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 T627 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serene Scene

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Serene Scene is Escape Gray (SW 6185) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Escape Gray swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Serene Scene

Behr's nearest match is Garden Promenade (HDC-AC-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.5) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Serene Scene without repainting risk. See the full Garden Promenade swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Serene Scene

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Serene Scene is Flora (AF-470). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Flora and you'll get the same color. See the full Flora swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Serene Scene

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Serene Scene is Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wandering Willow swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Serene Scene

At Glidden, the closest color to Serene Scene is Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wandering Willow swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Serene Scene

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Serene Scene. The nearest is Explore The Shore (426-5DB) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Explore The Shore swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serene Scene

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Serene Scene is Escape Gray (HGSW 3265) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Escape Gray swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Serene Scene

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Serene Scene. The nearest is Muted Gray (DEGR64) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Muted Gray swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Serene Scene

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Serene Scene. The nearest is Weathered Windmill (JG-15) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Weathered Windmill swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Serene Scene

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Serene Scene. The nearest is Vitty Green (NO. G3) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vitty Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Serene Scene

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Serene Scene. The nearest is Shark Fin (0574) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shark Fin swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Serene Scene

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Serene Scene is Silverado Ranch (0421) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Serene Scene

At Rodda, the closest color to Serene Scene is Buried Fossil (R057) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buried Fossil swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Serene Scene

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Serene Scene is Rite of Spring (C2-715) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rite of Spring swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Serene Scene

Clare has no exact twin of Serene Scene. The nearest is Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Serene Scene

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Serene Scene. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Serene Scene

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Serene Scene. The nearest is Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Serene Scene

At Backdrop, the closest color to Serene Scene is Nuevo (BD-NU) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 39.5) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nuevo swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Serene Scene

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Serene Scene. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Serene Scene

At Kompozit, the closest color to Serene Scene is Silverado Ranch (0421) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →

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