Valspar Graceful Gray 8006-2E: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 36

Graceful Gray (8006-2E) is a mid-tone greige from Valspar with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 36.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Smooth Stone (100% match).

Compare Graceful Gray with other brands

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LRV

36.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

8006-2E

HEX

#A8A298

RGB

168, 162, 152

HSL

37°, 8%, 63%

Family

Greiges

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Graceful Gray FAQ

What undertone does Graceful Gray have?

Graceful Gray is a mid-tone greige 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 Graceful Gray?

Graceful Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 36.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Graceful Gray in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Smooth Stone (SW 9568), 100%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Functional Gray (HGSW7024), 98%; Behr: True Taupewood (PPU24-09), 98%; Benjamin Moore: River Reflections (1552), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Feldspar (DEGR31), 97%; Glidden: Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4), 96%; PPG: Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Worsted (No. 284), 92%. 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 Graceful Gray?

The HEX code of Graceful Gray (8006-2E) is #A8A298, RGB 168, 162, 152. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.