Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Twilight Mist |
| SKU | 5008-2A |
| Hex | #A4B6BC |
| RGB | 164, 182, 188 |
| HSL | 195°, 15%, 69% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Twilight Mist
Twilight Mist sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Twilight Mist 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Twilight Mist 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 #A4B6BC in HSL space. Pair Twilight Mist 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 Twilight Mist Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Twilight Mist 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 5008-2A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twilight Mist
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Twilight Mist is Languid Blue (SW 6226). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Languid Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Languid Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Twilight Mist
Behr's nearest match is Bay View (ECC-22-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Mist without repainting risk. See the full Bay View swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Twilight Mist
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Twilight Mist is Santorini Blue (1634). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Santorini Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Santorini Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Twilight Mist
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Twilight Mist is Blue By You (PPG1035-3) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Twilight Mist
At Glidden, the closest color to Twilight Mist is Blue By You (PPG1035-3) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Twilight Mist
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Twilight Mist is Tempest Wind (431-2DB). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Tempest Wind and you'll get the same color. See the full Tempest Wind swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twilight Mist
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Twilight Mist is Falkland Blue (HGSW 3316). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Falkland Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Falkland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Twilight Mist
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Twilight Mist is Marine Layer (DET599) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine Layer swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Twilight Mist
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Twilight Mist. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Twilight Mist
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Twilight Mist is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Twilight Mist
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Twilight Mist. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Twilight Mist
Rodda has no exact twin of Twilight Mist. The nearest is Patina (CA190) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Twilight Mist
C2 Paint's nearest match is Well Water (BD18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Mist without repainting risk. See the full Well Water swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Twilight Mist
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Twilight Mist is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Twilight Mist
The closest Backdrop equivalent of Twilight Mist is Underdog (BD-UD). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Backdrop is your counter, order Underdog and you'll get the same color. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Twilight Mist
Kompozit has no exact twin of Twilight Mist. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →