Smoked Oyster Valspar 6005-1C

Smoked Oyster LRV and undertone

Valspar Smoked Oyster (6005-1C) has an LRV of 36.29, placing it in the mid-tone range of the greige color family. Its hex value is #ACA194, and its calculated undertone is warm, with a yellow influence. Light reflectance value measures the proportion of visible light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white. At an LRV of 36.29, Smoked Oyster reflects less light than a pale neutral, giving it a deeper measured value. Actual wall brightness will still depend on daylight, room size, and nearby finishes.

Greige combines gray and beige characteristics, and the yellow undertone can make the color read warmer than a cooler gray. North-facing daylight often emphasizes cooler comparisons, while south-facing light typically appears warmer and stronger. The surrounding palette can also affect how the undertone is perceived. Test a sample against existing wood, stone, flooring, and trim before choosing a finish. A lighter trim can establish a defined border, while a closer color value can produce a less pronounced contrast.

Smoked Oyster in other brands

Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige (SW 7031) has an LRV of 37.0 and a ΔE of 0.3, making it a near-identical measured match. Sherwin-Williams Functional Gray (SW 7024) has an LRV of 37.0 and a ΔE of 2.0, placing it at the upper boundary of the very close range. PPG Stonehenge Greige (PPG1024-5), with an LRV of 34.0 and a ΔE of 2.1, is close but visibly different beside the original.

Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) has an LRV of 42.0 and a ΔE of 3.2, also making it a close but visible match. Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) has an LRV of 44.2 and a ΔE of 5.3, so it is only similar by the measured difference. Behr Jungle Camouflage (N350-4) has a ΔE of 5.7. ΔE describes the difference between measured colors: below 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different, and above 4 means only similar.

Lighter and darker Valspar alternatives

Valspar Ivory Brown (6006-1C), with an LRV of 42.19, is lighter than Smoked Oyster. It may suit rooms where a greige wall color should reflect more light while maintaining a mid-tone depth. Valspar Granite Dust (5006-1C), at LRV 48.11, is lighter still and belongs to the gray family. It may be worth comparing when a lighter neutral is preferred.

Valspar Coastal Villa (6005-2A) has an LRV of 29.92, making it darker than Smoked Oyster. Its lower reflectance may suit spaces where a deeper wall color is desired. Since similar reflectance values do not guarantee matching undertones, compare dried samples in the intended room at different times of day.

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