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Valspar Milky Way

8004-37B · #BFCBCD · LRV 58.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray is a 98% match

Milky Way (8004-37B) is a light cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 58.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray (98% match).

Compare Milky Way with other brands

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LRV

58.2 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

8004-37B

HEX

#BFCBCD

RGB

191, 203, 205

HSL

189°, 12%, 78%

Family

Grays

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Milky Way FAQ

What undertone does Milky Way have?

Milky Way is a light cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Milky Way?

Milky Way has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 58.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Milky Way in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Gentle Gray (1626), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (SW 6225), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (HGSW6225), 98%; Behr: Oceanic Climate (N470-2), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Bay of Hope (DE6331), 94%; PPG: Babbling Brook (PPG1144-3), 94%; Glidden: Babbling Brook (PPG1144-3), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Milky Way?

The HEX code of Milky Way (8004-37B) is #BFCBCD, RGB 191, 203, 205. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.