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Valspar Crucible

4006-2B · #5F676D · LRV 13.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor is a 99% match

Crucible (4006-2B) is a dark cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 13.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor (99% match).

Compare Crucible with other brands

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LRV

13.2 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

4006-2B

HEX

#5F676D

RGB

95, 103, 109

HSL

206°, 7%, 40%

Family

Grays

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Crucible FAQ

What undertone does Crucible have?

Crucible is a dark 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 Crucible?

Crucible has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Crucible in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Ocean Floor (1630), 99%; PPG: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), 98%; Glidden: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Gibraltar (SW 6257), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Fossilized Wood (DESS35), 97%; Behr: Calligraphy (N490-6), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), 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 Crucible?

The HEX code of Crucible (4006-2B) is #5F676D, RGB 95, 103, 109. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.