Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sunrise Over Tahiti |
| SKU | 8004-2D |
| Hex | #9A898D |
| RGB | 154, 137, 141 |
| HSL | 346°, 8%, 57% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Sunrise Over Tahiti
Sunrise Over Tahiti sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Sunrise Over Tahiti 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
11 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
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
Portola Paints
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sunrise Over Tahiti 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 #9A898D in HSL space. Pair Sunrise Over Tahiti 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 Sunrise Over Tahiti Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sunrise Over Tahiti 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 8004-2D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sunrise Over Tahiti
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sunrise Over Tahiti is Coquina (SW 9158) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coquina swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sunrise Over Tahiti
At Behr, the closest color to Sunrise Over Tahiti is Contessa (UL250-6) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Contessa swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sunrise Over Tahiti
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sleepy Hollow (1454), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Sunrise Over Tahiti without repainting risk. See the full Sleepy Hollow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sunrise Over Tahiti
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sunrise Over Tahiti is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Quartz swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sunrise Over Tahiti
At Glidden, the closest color to Sunrise Over Tahiti is Greyed Rose Quartz (50RR 27/033) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greyed Rose Quartz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sunrise Over Tahiti
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sunrise Over Tahiti is Castle Wood (445-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Castle Wood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sunrise Over Tahiti
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sunrise Over Tahiti is Ashen Plum (DE6396) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ashen Plum swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sunrise Over Tahiti
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sunrise Over Tahiti. The nearest is Iced Orchid (1304) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Iced Orchid swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sunrise Over Tahiti
At Rodda, the closest color to Sunrise Over Tahiti is Reimagined (R116) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reimagined swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sunrise Over Tahiti
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Sunrise Over Tahiti. The nearest is Voodoo (VOODOO) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Voodoo swatch →