Tempered Gray Valspar 4004-1A

Tempered Gray LRV and undertone

Valspar Tempered Gray (4004-1A) has an LRV of 64.93, placing it in the light range with substantial light-reflecting potential. Light reflectance value indicates how much visible light a paint color reflects; higher values generally make walls appear brighter. Its #D5D3CC hex value corresponds to a light neutral, while its color family is greige. The calculated undertone is subtly warm, with a yellow influence.

Tempered Gray combines a gray-based appearance with the warmth indicated by its undertone. Its LRV is lower than many whites but higher than a mid-tone gray, providing a balance between brightness and visible wall color. In north-facing rooms, daylight can emphasize cooler qualities, while south-facing light often brings out warmth. Compare the paint with nearby flooring and trim to see whether their undertones work together.

Tempered Gray in other brands

Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) has an LRV of 66.0 and a ΔE of 1.6. Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166) has an LRV of 69.0 and a ΔE of 1.6. Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27) has an LRV of 65.53 and a ΔE of 1.6. All three are very close by measured color difference, although their LRVs indicate small differences in reflected light.

ΔE describes the measured difference between two colors. Values under 1 mean near-identical; 1 to 2 means very close; 2 to 4 means close but visible side by side; above 4 means only similar. Benjamin Moore Gray Owl (OC-52) has an LRV of 64.51 and a ΔE of 1.7. Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10) has an LRV of 60.0 and a ΔE of 1.7. Compare physical samples in the room because the same color difference can look more or less apparent under different lighting.

Lighter and darker Valspar alternatives

Valspar Seashell Gray (4003-1A) has an LRV of 69.25, higher than Tempered Gray’s 64.93, and a ΔE of 1.7. Valspar Modern Gray (8005-1A), at 70, is also lighter by LRV, with a ΔE of 2.2. These alternatives may suit rooms where slightly brighter walls are preferred without moving far from the same general neutral range.

Valspar Filtered Shade (4003-1B) has an LRV of 58.45 and a ΔE of 2.6, making it darker by reflectance. Valspar Heritage Gray (7007-24), at 60, is another darker option with a ΔE of 2.7. Their lower LRVs may suit spaces where deeper walls are wanted. Sample the colors beside trim and flooring, and compare them in both daylight and artificial light before making a final selection.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Valspar’s page for Tempered Gray.