Valspar Chimney Smoke
4010-1 · #3A4044 · LRV ~5
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Soot (~97% proximity)Chimney Smoke (4010-1) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Soot (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Chimney Smoke in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
5 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
4010-1
HEX
#3A4044
RGB
58, 64, 68
HSL
204°, 8%, 25%
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Chimney Smoke FAQ
What undertone does Chimney Smoke have?
Chimney Smoke is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue 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 Chimney Smoke?
Chimney Smoke has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Chimney Smoke in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Soot (2129-20), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Dark Engine (DE6350), ~95% proximity; Behr: Winter Way (PPU25-23), ~94% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Mount Etna (SW 7625), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~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 Chimney Smoke?
The HEX code of Chimney Smoke (4010-1) is #3A4044, RGB 58, 64, 68. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.