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Valspar Nuts and Bolts

8004-46E · #7C7F86 · LRV 21.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Dior Gray is a 98% match

Nuts and Bolts (8004-46E) is a dark cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 21.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Dior Gray (98% match). Also sold as V136-5.

Compare Nuts and Bolts with other brands

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LRV

21.2 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

8004-46E

HEX

#7C7F86

RGB

124, 127, 134

HSL

222°, 4%, 51%

Family

Grays

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Nuts and Bolts FAQ

What undertone does Nuts and Bolts have?

Nuts and Bolts is a dark 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 Nuts and Bolts?

Nuts and Bolts has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Nuts and Bolts in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Dior Gray (2133-40), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Downing Slate (SW 2819), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Tarnished Silver (DE6355), 96%; PPG: Victorian Pewter (PPG1013-5), 96%; Glidden: Victorian Pewter (PPG1013-5), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Serious Gray (HGSW6256), 96%; Behr: Mission Control (N530-5), 95%; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), 90%. 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 Nuts and Bolts?

The HEX code of Nuts and Bolts (8004-46E) is #7C7F86, RGB 124, 127, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.