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Classic Grayscale

V121-2 · Valspar
Gray
View Classic Grayscale V121-2 on the Valspar site
Hex
#A7A7A2
LRV
38
Family
Gray
V121-2

Color profile

Light value
38 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, green cast
Family
Gray

At LRV 38, Classic Grayscale is a medium gray that reflects a moderate amount of light. Classic Grayscale carries a warm undertone. Valspar files Classic Grayscale under Gray.Valspar

Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 38 Mid-tone · balances light and depth

Coordinating colors

A working palette built around Classic Grayscale

Similar colors

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Classic Grayscale vs Stately Graystone

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
ValsparStately GraystoneV118-2
38LRV39
#A7A7A2Hex#A9A8A2
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
View Stately Graystone

Classic Grayscale vs Warm Shale

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
ValsparWarm ShaleM219
38LRV39
#A7A7A2Hex#A8A7A5
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
View Warm Shale

Classic Grayscale vs Building Block

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
ValsparBuilding BlockV145-3
38LRV39
#A7A7A2Hex#A8A89F
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
View Building Block

Classic Grayscale vs Hazy Stratus

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
ValsparHazy Stratus4004-1C
38LRV35
#A7A7A2Hex#A1A09B
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
View Hazy Stratus

Classic Grayscale vs Wet Pavement

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
ValsparWet Pavement5006-2A
38LRV35
#A7A7A2Hex#A2A199
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
View Wet Pavement

Classic Grayscale vs Coastal Jetty

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
ValsparCoastal Jetty5007-1C
38LRV40
#A7A7A2Hex#A9AAA0
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
View Coastal Jetty

Similar colors from other brands

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Classic Grayscale vs Great Graphite

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
BehrGreat GraphitePPU24-18
38LRV38
#A7A7A2Hex#A5A6A1
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Great Graphite is near-identical compared with Classic Grayscale.
View Great Graphite

Classic Grayscale vs Gray Matters

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsGray MattersSW 7066
38LRV39
#A7A7A2Hex#A7A8A2
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Gray Matters is near-identical compared with Classic Grayscale.
View Gray Matters

Classic Grayscale vs Ellie Gray

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsEllie GraySW 7650
38LRV40
#A7A7A2Hex#AAA9A4
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Ellie Gray is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Classic Grayscale.
View Ellie Gray

Classic Grayscale vs Platinum Gray

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
Benjamin MoorePlatinum GrayHC-179
38LRV40
#A7A7A2Hex#A8A9A3
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Platinum Gray is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Classic Grayscale.
View Platinum Gray

Classic Grayscale vs Statue Garden

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
PPGStatue GardenPPG0996-3
38LRV39
#A7A7A2Hex#A7A7A4
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Statue Garden is very close match compared with Classic Grayscale.
View Statue Garden

Classic Grayscale vs Sharkskin

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
BehrSharkskinPPU25-04
38LRV38
#A7A7A2Hex#A4A6A3
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Sharkskin is very close match compared with Classic Grayscale.
View Sharkskin

Classic Grayscale vs Precipitation

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
PPGPrecipitationPPG0997-4
38LRV41
#A7A7A2Hex#ABACA7
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Precipitation is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Classic Grayscale.
View Precipitation

Classic Grayscale vs Manor House Gray

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
Farrow & BallManor House GrayNo. 265
38LRV35
#A7A7A2Hex#9EA09D
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Manor House Gray is close match · 4 points darker compared with Classic Grayscale.
View Manor House Gray

Classic Grayscale vs Storm

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
Benjamin MooreStormAF-700
38LRV36
#A7A7A2Hex#9FA09E
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Storm is close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Classic Grayscale.
View Storm

Classic Grayscale vs Lamp Room Gray

ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
vs
Farrow & BallLamp Room GrayNo. 88
38LRV44
#A7A7A2Hex#B1B1AA
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Lamp Room Gray is close match · 5 points lighter compared with Classic Grayscale.
View Lamp Room Gray

Palettes with Classic Grayscale

Classic Grayscale, answered

What is the LRV of Classic Grayscale?

Classic Grayscale (V121-2) by Valspar has a Light Reflectance Value of 38, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.

Is Classic Grayscale a warm or cool color?

Classic Grayscale has a warm undertone (warm, green cast).

What is the closest match to Classic Grayscale from another brand?

The closest cross-brand match to Classic Grayscale is Great Graphite (PPU24-18) by Behr, near-identical.

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