Valspar Blue Coal
4011-3 · #2B3140 · LRV ~3.1
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Anchors Aweigh (~96% proximity)Blue Coal (4011-3) is a deep blue from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Anchors Aweigh (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Coal in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
3.1 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
4011-3
HEX
#2B3140
RGB
43, 49, 64
HSL
223°, 20%, 21%
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Blue Coal FAQ
What undertone does Blue Coal have?
Blue Coal has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue, 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 Blue Coal?
Blue Coal has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.1 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 Blue Coal in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Old Navy (2063-10), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Old Mill (DEA185), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), ~89% proximity; PPG: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~82% proximity; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~82% proximity; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), ~81% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~78% 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 Blue Coal?
The HEX code of Blue Coal (4011-3) is #2B3140, RGB 43, 49, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.