Coastal Villa Valspar 6005-2A

Coastal Villa LRV and undertone

Valspar Coastal Villa (6005-2A) has an LRV of 29.92, placing it in the dark range of the greige color family. Its hex value is #9E9386, and its calculated undertone is warm, with a yellow influence. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a color reflects, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white. At just under 30, Coastal Villa reflects relatively little light compared with pale neutrals. It may therefore appear deeper in rooms with limited daylight, while stronger illumination can reveal more of its color.

Greige combines characteristics of gray and beige, while a yellow undertone can shift its appearance toward warmth. North-facing daylight often makes warm colors look less warm by comparison, whereas south-facing light generally provides a warmer, brighter setting. Check a large sample against existing floors, cabinets, and fabrics before selecting the paint. Lighter trim can establish a stronger edge around walls, while a closer-value trim color creates less contrast. Sheen also affects how light reflects from a painted surface.

Coastal Villa in other brands

PPG Stonehenge Greige (PPG1024-5) has an LRV of 34.0 and a ΔE of 3.5, making it a close but visibly different match. Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige (SW 7031) has an LRV of 37.0 and a ΔE of 4.7. Sherwin-Williams Functional Gray (SW 7024) also has an LRV of 37.0, with a ΔE of 5.3. Both are only similar by the measured color difference, which exceeds 4.

Behr Muted Sage (N350-5) has an LRV of 28.0 and a ΔE of 5.7. PPG Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5) has an LRV of 30.0 and a ΔE of 6.4, despite having a similar reflectance value. Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray (HC-168) has a ΔE of 7.4. These comparisons show why LRV alone cannot establish a color match. ΔE values under 1 indicate near-identical colors, 1 to 2 indicate very close matches, 2 to 4 indicate visible differences, and values above 4 indicate colors that are only similar.

Lighter and darker Valspar alternatives

Valspar Smoked Oyster (6005-1C), with an LRV of 36.29, is lighter than Coastal Villa. Valspar Ivory Brown (6006-1C), at LRV 42.19, is lighter still. These options may suit walls that need to reflect more light while retaining a deeper neutral appearance.

Valspar Warm Eucalyptus (8004-28F) has an LRV of 21, making it darker. Its lower reflectance may work where a deeper wall color is appropriate, although the room’s lighting will affect the result. Valspar Granite Dust (5006-1C), at LRV 48.11, is substantially lighter. Test all candidates in the intended space rather than relying on displayed color values alone.

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