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Valspar Gotham Gray

4009-3 · #343E49 · LRV 4.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Polo Blue is a 96% match

Gotham Gray (4009-3) is a deep blue from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 4.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Polo Blue (96% match).

Compare Gotham Gray with other brands

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LRV

4.7 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

4009-3

HEX

#343E49

RGB

52, 62, 73

HSL

211°, 17%, 25%

Family

Blues

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Gotham Gray FAQ

What undertone does Gotham Gray have?

Gotham Gray has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. 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 Gotham Gray?

Gotham Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Gotham Gray in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Polo Blue (2062-10), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Mountain Fig (SW 9690), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), 94%; PPG: Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: MacKintosh Midnight (DET579), 91%; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), 91%; Behr: Starless Night (PPU14-20), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 87%. 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 Gotham Gray?

The HEX code of Gotham Gray (4009-3) is #343E49, RGB 52, 62, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.