Valspar Blue Coal 4011-3: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 3

Blue Coal (4011-3) is a deep blue from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 3.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Anchors Aweigh (96% match).

Compare Blue Coal with other brands

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LRV

3.1 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

4011-3

HEX

#2B3140

RGB

43, 49, 64

HSL

223°, 20%, 21%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Blue Coal in Valspar

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Indigo Streamer Valspar · 4010-4 · LRV 4

Gotham Gray Valspar · 4009-3 · LRV 5

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Blue Coal in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Old Navy (2063-10), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Old Mill (DEA185), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), 89%; PPG: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), 82%; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), 82%; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), 81%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 78%. 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 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.