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Valspar Chimney Smoke

4010-1 · #3A4044 · LRV 5

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Soot is a 97% match

Chimney Smoke (4010-1) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 5 (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 Soot (97% match).

Compare Chimney Smoke with other brands

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LRV

5 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

4010-1

HEX

#3A4044

RGB

58, 64, 68

HSL

204°, 8%, 25%

Family

Grays

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Chimney Smoke in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Soot (2129-20), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Dark Engine (DE6350), 95%; Behr: Winter Way (PPU25-23), 94%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 93%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Mount Etna (SW 7625), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 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 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.