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A match of Valspar Light Gray is a muted, cool-leaning gray with a soft blue-green cast and very low chroma. It reads as a restrained neutral rather than a bright white, with a calm, slightly cool character that can look a bit deeper or flatter depending on sheen and substrate.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, cabinet hardware, brackets, shelving parts, railings, mailbox components, and PVC fittings. It also works for removable fixtures, display parts, and small metal or plastic accessories where a consistent gray finish is needed across multiple pieces.
Because the color is subdued, it generally lays down as an even neutral, but surface condition still matters. Darker plastics, uneven primer, and older coatings can affect how much of the cool cast shows through, and different gloss levels can make the finish read lighter or deeper. Careful prep and steady film build help keep coverage uniform.
Similar colors:
803-2 Early American Gray
4008-1C Stone Mason Gray
V116-2 Made In The Shade
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 Light Gray 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 Light Gray 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 Light Gray. 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.
Confirm Valspar Light Gray 436558 from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference, not from a screen alone. MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected brand color reference, so the target color should be verified before you place the order.
If you are matching an existing painted item, compare it to the original brand reference you trust and make sure the exact color is the one you want before choosing a MyPerfectColor product format.
Custom-made color orders should be chosen carefully because they are not returnable or refundable. Before ordering a match of Valspar Light Gray 436558, confirm the color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need.
This is especially important when the order is made for a specific project, because the product is made to your selected color reference rather than being a stock paint that can be exchanged after the fact.
Safety Data Sheets are tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product or chemistry, not to the Valspar Light Gray 436558 color name by itself. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets.
If you need the SDS for a specific product format, check the sheet for the exact item you are ordering.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar Light Gray 436558 is useful for parts that are awkward to brush or that need a clean, repeatable color on a small item. Common examples include trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, gutters, downspouts, shutters, mailboxes, speaker grilles, and access panels.
It is often a practical choice for removable or hard-to-coat items where you want a match of Valspar Light Gray on metal, plastic, wood, or a previously coated part after proper preparation.
Use light, even coats rather than one heavy pass. Keep the spray moving, overlap each pass slightly, and hold a consistent distance so the finish builds evenly without runs or thick spots.
Heavy application can change how Valspar Light Gray 436558 looks on the finished item, especially on darker or uneven surfaces. If the substrate is difficult, proper prep and any primer recommended for that surface can help the match apply more evenly. Follow the product directions for dry time and recoat timing.
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 Light Gray 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 Light Gray 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 Light Gray 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.