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Valspar Almost Charcoal

4008-2B · #6B7071 · LRV 15.9

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

Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) is a dark cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 15.9 (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 Gunmetal (99% match).

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LRV

15.9 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

4008-2B

HEX

#6B7071

RGB

107, 112, 113

HSL

190°, 3%, 43%

Family

Grays

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Almost Charcoal FAQ

What undertone does Almost Charcoal have?

Almost Charcoal is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue-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 Almost Charcoal?

Almost Charcoal has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.9 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 Almost Charcoal in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Gunmetal (1602), 99%; Behr: Dawn Gray (MQ5-28), 98%; Glidden: Improbable (PPG1011-5), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Battleship Gray (DEC797), 97%; PPG: Improbable (PPG1011-5), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Night Out (SW 9560), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wall Street (HGSW7665), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 92%. 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 Almost Charcoal?

The HEX code of Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) is #6B7071, RGB 107, 112, 113. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.