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Valspar Royal Gray

4006-4A · #6C889A · LRV 23.1

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Smoky Azurite is a 96% match

Royal Gray (4006-4A) is a dark blue from Valspar with a strong green undertone. Its LRV is about 23.1 (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 Sherwin-Williams Smoky Azurite (96% match).

Compare Royal Gray with other brands

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LRV

23.1 · Dark

Undertone

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

4006-4A

HEX

#6C889A

RGB

108, 136, 154

HSL

203°, 19%, 51%

Family

Blues

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Royal Gray FAQ

What undertone does Royal Gray have?

Royal Gray is a dark blue with a strong green 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 Royal Gray?

Royal Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.1 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 Royal Gray in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Azurite (SW 9148), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Azurite (HGSW9148), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: China Clay (DE5802), 96%; Glidden: Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), 95%; Benjamin Moore: West Coast (1671), 94%; PPG: Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), 94%; Behr: Thundercloud (S520-5), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 88%. 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 Royal Gray?

The HEX code of Royal Gray (4006-4A) is #6C889A, RGB 108, 136, 154. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.