Valspar Pipe Dream
V140-4 · #969B96 · LRV 32.1
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Earl Grey is a 99% matchPipe Dream (V140-4) is a mid-tone cool gray from Valspar with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 32.1 (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 Earl Grey (99% match).
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LRV
32.1 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
V140-4
HEX
#969B96
RGB
150, 155, 150
HSL
120°, 2%, 60%
Family
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Pipe Dream FAQ
What undertone does Pipe Dream have?
Pipe Dream is a mid-tone cool gray with a subtle 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 Pipe Dream?
Pipe Dream has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 32.1 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 Pipe Dream in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Earl Grey (SW 7660), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Earl Grey (HGSW7660), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Light Gray (DEC789), 97%; Glidden: Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Puritan Gray (HC-164), 96%; PPG: Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5), 96%; Behr: Shark Fin (PPU24-19), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Pigeon (No. 91), 93%. 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 Pipe Dream?
The HEX code of Pipe Dream (V140-4) is #969B96, RGB 150, 155, 150. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.