Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sun Painter |
| SKU | 8004-2C |
| Hex | #C3B7BC |
| RGB | 195, 183, 188 |
| HSL | 335°, 9%, 74% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Sun Painter
Sun Painter sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Sun Painter 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
15 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sun Painter 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 #C3B7BC in HSL space. Pair Sun Painter 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 Sun Painter Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sun Painter 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 8004-2C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sun Painter
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sun Painter is Imagine (SW 6009) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Imagine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sun Painter
The closest Behr equivalent of Sun Painter is Moonlit Mauve (N130-3). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Moonlit Mauve and you'll get the same color. See the full Moonlit Mauve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sun Painter
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sun Painter is Violetta (AF-615). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Violetta and you'll get the same color. See the full Violetta swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sun Painter
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sun Painter. The nearest is Luxurious (PPG18-04) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Luxurious swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sun Painter
At Glidden, the closest color to Sun Painter is Luxurious (PPG18-04) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luxurious swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sun Painter
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sun Painter is Flutter By (403-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flutter By swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sun Painter
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sun Painter is Architectural Gray (HGSW 3426) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Architectural Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sun Painter
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sun Painter is Young Fawn (DE6038) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young Fawn swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sun Painter
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sun Painter. The nearest is North Island (0552) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Island swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sun Painter
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Sun Painter. The nearest is North Island (0552) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Island swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sun Painter
The closest Rodda equivalent of Sun Painter is Hue is the Artist? (R115). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Rodda is your counter, order Hue is the Artist? and you'll get the same color. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sun Painter
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sun Painter. The nearest is Bella Donna (C2-782) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sun Painter
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Sun Painter is Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sun Painter
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sun Painter. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sun Painter
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sun Painter. The nearest is North Island (0552) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Island swatch →