Montpelier Ashlar Gray (VR082E)
A warm gray with subtle ash undertones. From Valspar's Heritage collection. The color of hand-cut ashlar stone in historic buildings. Sophisticated and timeless.
About Valspar Montpelier Ashlar Gray
Montpelier Ashlar Gray (VR082E) is a gray from Valspar's collection with an LRV of 47 and warm ash gray undertones. A warm gray with subtle ash undertones. From Valspar's Heritage collection. The color of hand-cut ashlar stone in historic buildings. Sophisticated and timeless.
At an LRV of 47, Montpelier Ashlar Gray is a medium-depth color with real presence on the wall. It will add noticeable color and warmth to a room, creating a more cocooning, intimate atmosphere than lighter colors. It works beautifully in rooms with good natural light, and can be used on accent walls in rooms where a full application might feel too enclosed. Pair it with a bright white trim color (LRV 85+) for clean contrast.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Montpelier Ashlar Gray has an LRV of 47, placing it in the medium range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Montpelier Ashlar Gray has warm ash gray undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A warm gray with subtle ash undertones. From Valspar's Heritage collection. The color of hand-cut ashlar stone in historic buildings. Sophisticated and timeless. Warm undertones like these pair naturally with other warm elements: honey-toned wood floors, brass and gold hardware, cream-colored textiles, and warm-toned furnishings. They can clash with strongly cool elements like icy blue accents or chrome fixtures, though the effect depends on the strength of the undertone.
Lighting Behavior
Warm and balanced. In bright rooms, a warm mid-tone gray. In dim rooms, cozy and grounding.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Montpelier Ashlar Gray with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Montpelier Ashlar Gray
Valspar recommends Montpelier Ashlar Gray for: living room, bedroom, hallway, office, exterior.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Valspar Montpelier Ashlar Gray from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Benjamin Moore Matches
Sherwin Williams Matches
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Valspar Montpelier Ashlar Gray is Mindful Gray (SW 7016) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Mindful Gray is warmer. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Montpelier Ashlar Gray has warm ash gray undertones. A warm gray with subtle ash undertones. From Valspar's Heritage collection. The color of hand-cut ashlar stone in historic buildings. Sophisticated and timeless. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Montpelier Ashlar Gray (VR082E) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47, which puts it in the medium range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 47, this is a medium-depth color that adds warmth and character while still reflecting a reasonable amount of light.
Montpelier Ashlar Gray leans warm. The warm ash gray undertones give it a cozy, inviting quality. It pairs naturally with other warm elements like wood tones, brass hardware, and cream textiles. In north-facing rooms, the warmth is especially welcoming.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.