Valspar Royal Gray
4006-4A · #6C889A · LRV ~23.1
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Smoky Azurite (~96% proximity)Royal Gray (4006-4A) is a dark blue from Valspar with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Smoky Azurite (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Royal Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
23.1 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
4006-4A
HEX
#6C889A
RGB
108, 136, 154
HSL
203°, 19%, 51%
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Royal Gray FAQ
What undertone does Royal Gray have?
Royal Gray is a dark blue with a strong green 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 Royal Gray?
Royal Gray has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Royal Gray in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Azurite (SW 9148), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Azurite (HGSW9148), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: China Clay (DE5802), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: West Coast (1671), ~94% proximity; PPG: Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), ~94% proximity; Behr: Thundercloud (S520-5), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~88% 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 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.