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Valspar Silver Dusk4006-3A · #BACCD6 · LRV 58.4

Silver Dusk reads as a cool blue tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 4006-3A actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR SILVER DUSK
RGB 186, 204, 214LRV 58.4

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameSilver Dusk
SKU4006-3A
Hex#BACCD6
RGB186, 204, 214
HSL201°, 25%, 78%
LRV58.4
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyGray
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About Valspar Silver Dusk

At LRV 58.4, Silver Dusk is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its blue 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.

Silver Dusk 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 1.23
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9145 · #B7C9D1 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 57
SW 6807 · #B8CDDD · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 59
SW 6239 · #BFC9D0 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 57
SW 6225 · #BCCBCE · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 58

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All gray at Behr →
PPU14-15 · #B7CAD6 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 57
N530-3 · #BDCCD1 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 59
MQ3-58 · #BFCBD1 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 58
UL240-14 · #BDCAD8 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 58

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.4
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
2129-60 · #C1CDD3 · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 60
CSP-610 · #B7CED4 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 59
2130-60 · #C1CAD1 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 58
1626 · #C0CACD · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 57

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.07
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1155-4 · #BCCEDA · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 60
PPG1040-2 · #BFCED5 · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 60
PPG1160-2 · #C1CEDA · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 61
PPG1151-3 · #B3CFD8 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 59

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1155-4 · #BCCEDB · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 60
PPG1040-2 · #C0CED6 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 60
70BG 58/103 · #B6CBD9 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 58
30BG 56/097 · #B3CBD3 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 56

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All gray at Dutch Boy →
338-2DB · #BCCBD4 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 58
337-2DB · #B3C9D3 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 56
239-2DB · #BECEDB · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 60
431-1DB · #BCCBCE · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 58
HGSW 3346 · #B7C9D1 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 57
HGSW 9145 · #B7C9D1 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 57
HGSW 1396 · #B8CDDD · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 59
HGSW 6807 · #B8CDDD · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 59

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.65
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5820 · #C5D1DA · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 58
DE6331 · #BFC9D0 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 53
DE5883 · #C1D1E2 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 57

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.64
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 317 · #C5D1D8 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 62

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.68
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0623 · #B8C8D4 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 56
0503 · #C0CBD0 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 58
0615 · #B8CDE0 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 59
H040 · #BECCCC · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 56

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0623 · #B5C7D4 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 56
0643 · #B9D1DD · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 62
0503 · #BDC9CE · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 58
0615 · #B4CCDF · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 59

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.78
All gray at Rodda →
R085 · #B8CBD4 · ΔE 0.78 · LRV 58

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-736 · #BACCD8 · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 59
C2-754 · #BDCBD6 · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 58
C2-976 · #B6C8CA · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 56

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.9
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-37 · #B1C6CA · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 54

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.89
All gray at Annie Sloan →
LOUIS BLUE · #AEBECB · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 50

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.75
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 51

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All gray at Kompozit →
0623 · #B5C7D4 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 55
0643 · #B9D1DD · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 61
0503 · #BDC9CE · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 57
0615 · #B4CCDF · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 58

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

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

8003-42C · LRV 59
T663 · LRV 59.8
V108-2 · LRV 60.2
P109 · LRV 59.7
8004-44B · LRV 58
V107-2 · LRV 60.9

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #BACCD6 in HSL space. Pair Silver Dusk with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BACCD6 + #D6C4BA
TRIADIC
#BACCD6 · #D6BACC · #CCD6BA
ANALOGOUS
#BAD6D2 · #BACCD6 · #BABED6

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.65:1fail
Sample text on black
12.7:1AAA

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

Valspar Silver Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Silver Dusk 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 4006-3A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silver Dusk

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Silver Dusk is Wondrous Blue (SW 6807) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wondrous Blue swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Silver Dusk

The closest Behr equivalent of Silver Dusk is Denim Light (PPU14-15). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 58.4). If Behr is your counter, order Denim Light and you'll get the same color. See the full Denim Light swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Silver Dusk

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Silver Dusk is Intuition (CSP-610) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intuition swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Silver Dusk

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Constellation (PPG1155-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 58.4) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Constellation swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Silver Dusk

Glidden's nearest match is Stencil Blue (70BG 58/103), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 58.4) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Stencil Blue swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Silver Dusk

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sea Weathered (338-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 58.4) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Sea Weathered swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silver Dusk

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Silver Dusk is Celestial Skies (HGSW 1396) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celestial Skies swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Silver Dusk

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Silver Dusk is Bay of Hope (DE6331) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 53 vs 58.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay of Hope swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Silver Dusk

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Silver Dusk is Kakelugn (NO. 317) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 58.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kakelugn swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Silver Dusk

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Silver Dusk is Water Droplet (0503) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 58.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Water Droplet swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Silver Dusk

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Silver Dusk is Water Droplet (0503) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 58.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Water Droplet swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Silver Dusk

The closest Rodda equivalent of Silver Dusk is Dream Whisper (R085). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 58.4). If Rodda is your counter, order Dream Whisper and you'll get the same color. See the full Dream Whisper swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Silver Dusk

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Silver Dusk is Intuitive (C2-736). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58.4). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Intuitive and you'll get the same color. See the full Intuitive swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Silver Dusk

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Silver Dusk. The nearest is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 50 vs 58.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Louis Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Silver Dusk

Backdrop has no exact twin of Silver Dusk. The nearest is Lost in the 80s (BD-LO) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 51 vs 58.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Silver Dusk

At Kompozit, the closest color to Silver Dusk is Water Droplet (0503) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 58.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Water Droplet swatch →

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