Gravity Valspar 4005-1B

Gravity LRV and undertone

Valspar Gravity (4005-1B) has an LRV of 56.26, placing it in the mid-tone range rather than among light grays. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a paint color reflects. At this level, walls generally reflect less light than high-LRV whites and pale grays, so the color can read deeper in a room. Its #C3C6C7 hex value corresponds to gray, and its calculated undertone is neutral.

Gravity’s neutral classification means the supplied measurements do not indicate a distinct warm or cool undertone. However, surrounding materials and the type of light can still affect how a gray appears. In north-facing rooms, daylight often emphasizes cooler qualities; south-facing rooms generally receive warmer light. Check Gravity against floors, countertops, and trim before choosing a coordinating white, since contrast depends on both reflectance and the colors beside it.

Gravity in other brands

PPG Whirlwind (PPG1013-3) is the closest listed match, with an LRV of 53.0 and a ΔE of 1.7. The difference is very close by measured color comparison, although Whirlwind reflects slightly less light. PPG Elemental (PPG1011-2) has an LRV of 66.0 and a ΔE of 3.2, making it close but visibly different side by side. Behr White Metal (N520-1) has an LRV of 63.0 and a ΔE of 3.4.

ΔE measures color difference: below 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visible side by side, and above 4 means only similar. Behr Light French Gray (720E-2) has an LRV of 61.0 and a ΔE of 3.5. Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170) has an LRV of 59.36 and a ΔE of 3.8. Their higher LRVs mean they reflect more light than Gravity despite the measured color differences.

Lighter and darker Valspar alternatives

Valspar Filtered Shade (4003-1B) has an LRV of 58.45, slightly higher than Gravity’s 56.26, so it is lighter by reflectance. Its ΔE of 3.7 indicates a visible difference side by side. Valspar Tempered Gray (4004-1A), at 64.93, and Valspar Modern Gray (8005-1A), at 70, are also lighter. These options may suit rooms where more reflected light is desirable.

Valspar Granite Dust (5006-1C) has an LRV of 48.11, making it the darker listed alternative. Its ΔE of 5.4 means it is only similar by the measured comparison. A lower-LRV gray may suit a space where deeper walls are preferred, but it can reduce the perceived brightness of a room. Sample it beside Gravity in the intended finish and check the colors across daylight and evening conditions.

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