Valspar Modern Gray
8005-1A · #DBDAD6 · LRV 70.1
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams First Star is a 99% matchModern Gray (8005-1A) is a light warm gray from Valspar with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 70.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams First Star (99% match). Also sold as V172.
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LRV
70.1 · Light
Undertone
Yellow · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
8005-1A
HEX
#DBDAD6
RGB
219, 218, 214
HSL
48°, 6%, 85%
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Modern Gray FAQ
What undertone does Modern Gray have?
Modern Gray is a light warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Modern Gray?
Modern Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 70.1 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 Modern Gray in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: First Star (SW 7646), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: First Star (HGSW7646), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Silver Bells (1458), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Winter Morn (DET617), 98%; PPG: Shining Scale (PPG0996-1), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Blackened (No. 2011), 98%; Behr: Evening White (N460-1), 97%; Glidden: Shining Scale (PPG0996-1), 97%. 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 Modern Gray?
The HEX code of Modern Gray (8005-1A) is #DBDAD6, RGB 219, 218, 214. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.