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A match of Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel reads as a very light, warm beige with a soft yellow cast and low chroma. It sits close to off-white, but the creamier undertone keeps it from looking stark, and its high LRV gives it a bright, reflective appearance.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to AR516 Alley Gravel can be useful on small parts and hardware where a warm light neutral is needed, such as switch plates, vent covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelf edges, picture frames, curtain rods, mailbox components, PVC trim pieces, and appliance panels. Because the color is quiet rather than saturated, it can help coordinated metal, plastic, wood, or painted accessories read as one surface finish after proper prep.
As a very light color, AR516 Alley Gravel can show darker substrate color, sanding marks, or uneven coverage more easily than deeper tones, especially over patched or glossy surfaces. Film build, primer choice, and sheen will affect how creamy or pale it appears, so even application matters if the part has edges, recesses, or texture.
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The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Choose the finish based on how the part will be used, not just on the color name. A flatter sheen will reduce reflectivity and can help hide minor surface flaws, while a higher sheen is usually easier to wipe clean and may feel more durable on frequently handled items.
With a match of Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel, the sheen you order can change how the color reads on the finished item. If you are coating trim, fixtures, hardware, or removable parts, pick the sheen that fits the application and cleanup needs.
For MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel, use light, even coats instead of one heavy pass. Hold the can at a steady distance, overlap each pass slightly, and let each coat flash before adding the next.
Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy look in the color build. That matters on parts such as PVC pipe, vents, grilles, brackets, hardware, and other small items where buildup shows quickly. If coverage is not complete after the first coat, plan on several thin coats.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product chemistry, not to the color name AR516 Alley Gravel by itself. To get the correct safety information, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets for the exact product format you plan to order.
If you are comparing spray paint with another MyPerfectColor format matched to Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel, review the SDS for that specific product, since the documentation can differ by chemistry.
Coverage for a match of Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical spray can covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
Other MyPerfectColor paints typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet per coat, but rough, porous, or darker surfaces can reduce coverage. If you are painting multiple small parts such as shutters, mailboxes, vents, or hardware, plan extra for test spraying and second coats.
Yes. Even when MyPerfectColor matches Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel, the finished appearance can still change with lighting, sheen, substrate, and nearby surfaces. Warm indoor light, direct sun, shade, and angled viewing can all make the same coating read differently.
This matters most when the part will sit beside an existing painted surface or when you are coating a visible item such as a grille, cover, railing, or exterior fixture. If visual consistency is important, consider the final environment and the actual substrate before ordering the finish.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
While we can provide Valspar AR516 Alley Gravel in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.