Winter Flannel
4007-1C · #919A9B · LRV 31.5 — neutral with no strong undertone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Black Fox7
- 2Pewter Green12
- 3Winter Flannel31.5
- 4Stardew43
- 5Palladian Blue60
What Color Is Winter Flannel, Really?
Winter Flannel reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 4007-1C behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Winter Flannel
Winter Flannel 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.
How Lighting Changes Winter Flannel
Winter Flannel sits in the mid-range at LRV 31.5, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Winter Flannel are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 4007-1C directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | CadetSW 9143 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.4 | 31 | Color page → |
| Behr | Provence BlueHDC-AC-23 · Behr | 3.7 | 32 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Gibraltar Cliffs1587 · Benjamin Moore | 0.9 | 32 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | PachydermPPG1039-4 · PPG / Glidden | 1.7 | 31 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Nocturnal Creek30BG 31/053 · Glidden | 1.7 | 31 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Over The Moon434-4DB · Dutch Boy | 2.3 | 30 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Winter Flannel within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #919A9B in HSL space. Pair Winter Flannel with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Have you painted with Winter Flannel?
Rate it — one tap helps the next reader decide.
Ask a Question