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Valspar

Swanky Gray

T531

Valspar Swanky Gray is a warm gray beige with a small taupe pull. Its taupe warmth helps the gray sit comfortably beside beige carpet, stone, or older tile. Use it in living rooms, offices, or open halls where a neutral has to work with several finishes.

The mid value keeps it from washing out in bright light. Pair with creamy trim, black picture frames, or walnut, and test beside any pink beige tile.
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Brand

Valspar

Code

T531

Collection

The Classic Collection

Swanky Gray 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 Swanky Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Swanky Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

34°

Orange Family

Lightness

71%

Light

Saturation

5%

Near Neutral

LRV

46.3
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
#b8b5b1
RGB Decimal
184, 181, 177
RGB Percent
72.2%, 71.0%, 69.4%
HSL
34.3, 4.7%, 70.8%
HSV
34.3, 3.8%, 72.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.6%, 3.8%, 27.8%
YIQ
181.4, 3.1, -0.6
XYZ
44.23, 46.41, 48.22
CIE Lab
73.81, 0.33, 2.40
CIE Luv
73.81, 1.95, 3.47
Hunter Lab
68.13, 0.31, 2.18
Decimal
12105137

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Swanky GrayFashion GrayChain LinkPeppery

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Swanky GrayGrayclothPrelude To PinkGlacial Ice

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Swanky GraySilver CharmSmokey LilacHighland Winds

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Swanky GrayAustere GrayJack RabbitKeystone 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

Swanky Gray

Glidden

Gray Marble

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Kitty Whiskers

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Michigan Avenue

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Behr

Sonic Silver

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Benjamin Moore

Nightingale

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Swanky Gray

Sherwin Williams

Gray Clouds

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Sherwin Williams

Chelsea Gray

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Swanky Gray

Valspar

Mountain Boulder

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Swanky Gray

Valspar

Ganymede

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Swanky Gray

Valspar

Silver Bonnet

Valspar

Swanky Gray

Valspar

Granite Dust

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Swanky Gray

Valspar

Gray Green Linen

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Benjamin Moore

Bone Black

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Glidden

Pigeon Feather

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Glidden

Silver Bells

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Benjamin Moore

La Paloma Gray