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Behr Coal Mine

N540-7 · #54555D · LRV 9.2

Compare with other brands: Valspar Coal Tipple is a 97% match

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

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LRV

9.2 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Valspar: Coal Tipple (8004-47F), 97%; PPG: Gray Flannel (PPG1013-6), 97%; Glidden: Gray Flannel (PPG1013-6), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Edge of Black (DE6349), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Deep Space (2125-20), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Midnight (SW 6264), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Midnight (HGSW6264), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.