Valspar Almost Charcoal
4008-2B · #6B7071 · LRV ~15.9
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Gunmetal (~99% proximity)Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) is a dark cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.9 (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 Benjamin Moore Gunmetal (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Almost Charcoal in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
15.9 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
4008-2B
HEX
#6B7071
RGB
107, 112, 113
HSL
190°, 3%, 43%
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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, 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 Almost Charcoal?
Almost Charcoal has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Almost Charcoal in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Gunmetal (1602), ~99% proximity; Behr: Dawn Gray (MQ5-28), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Improbable (PPG1011-5), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Battleship Gray (DEC797), ~97% proximity; PPG: Improbable (PPG1011-5), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Night Out (SW 9560), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wall Street (HGSW7665), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), ~92% 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 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.