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Behr Coal Mine

N540-7 · #54555D · LRV ~9.2

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Coal Tipple (~97% proximity)

Coal Mine (N540-7) is a deep cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Coal Tipple (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Coal Mine in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

9.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

N540-7

HEX

#54555D

RGB

84, 85, 93

HSL

233°, 5%, 35%

Family

Grays

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Coal Mine FAQ

What undertone does Coal Mine have?

Coal Mine is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Coal Mine?

Coal Mine has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Coal Mine in other brands?

Valspar: Coal Tipple (8004-47F), ~97% proximity; PPG: Gray Flannel (PPG1013-6), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Gray Flannel (PPG1013-6), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Edge of Black (DE6349), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Deep Space (2125-20), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Midnight (SW 6264), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Midnight (HGSW6264), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Coal Mine?

The HEX code of Coal Mine (N540-7) is #54555D, RGB 84, 85, 93. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.