Valspar Milky Way
8004-37B · #BFCBCD · LRV ~58.2
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray (~98% proximity)Milky Way (8004-37B) is a light cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 58.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Milky Way in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
58.2 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
8004-37B
HEX
#BFCBCD
RGB
191, 203, 205
HSL
189°, 12%, 78%
Family
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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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Milky Way in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Gentle Gray (1626), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (SW 6225), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (HGSW6225), ~98% proximity; Behr: Oceanic Climate (N470-2), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bay of Hope (DE6331), ~94% proximity; PPG: Babbling Brook (PPG1144-3), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Babbling Brook (PPG1144-3), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.