Valspar

Gray Matter

T521

Gray Matter behaves like a warm stone gray, closer to putty than steel. The warmth matters. Its deep value gives walls substance, so a study, stair hall, or lower cabinets can take it where pale gray would feel washed out.

Taupe undertones show beside bright white trim. Near beige carpet, expect a browner cast. Bring in black hardware or a cooler countertop when the scheme needs a cleaner edge.

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Brand

Valspar

Code

T521

Collection

The Classic Collection

Gray Matter in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Gray Matter under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Gray Matter under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

22°

Red Family

Lightness

61%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

32.3

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#a09995

RGB Decimal

160, 153, 149

RGB Percent

62.7%, 60.0%, 58.4%

HSL

21.8, 5.5%, 60.6%

HSV

21.8, 6.9%, 62.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.4%, 6.9%, 37.3%

YIQ

154.6, 5.5, 0.2

XYZ

31.31, 32.43, 33.04

CIE Lab

63.69, 1.82, 3.00

CIE Luv

63.69, 4.32, 3.96

Hunter Lab

56.94, 1.60, 2.56

Decimal

10525077

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Gray Matter Polished Concrete Elephant Gray Bark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Gray Matter Gray Marble Moon Shadow Hampshire Rocks

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Gray Matter Ufo Englewood Cliffs Calm Sea

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Gray Matter Wet Pavement Slate Violet Barrister Gray

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Valspar

Gray Matter

Sherwin Williams

Polished Concrete

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Farrow & Ball

Worsted

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Behr

Fashion Gray

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Sherwin Williams

Acier

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Benjamin Moore

Escarpment

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Benjamin Moore

Willow Creek

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Benjamin Moore

Vintage Pewter

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Glidden

Shadowy

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Sherwin Williams

Pewter Cast

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Stone Age

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Feather Quill

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Behr

Heather Plume

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Sherwin Williams

Pavestone

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Sherwin Williams

Pewter Tankard

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Behr

Dolphin Gray

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