Coal Mine N540-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3D4B61, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Luna Pier from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3D4B61 · N540-7
Coal Mine
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Coal Mine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coal Mine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCoal Mine
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLuna Pier
Luna Pier
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Quiet Peace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Admiralty
PPG
Nearly identical
Into the Stratosphere
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Jet Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fountain Pen
Kilz
Very similar
Indigo Batik
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Midnight Bliss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Indigo Streamer
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Slate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coal Mine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coal Mine
#3D4B61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#58547D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coal Mine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coal Mine Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Coal Mine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coal Mine have?
Coal Mine by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Coal Mine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coal Mine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coal Mine are Luna Pier by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Quiet Peace by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Admiralty by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coal Mine's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Coal Mine?
Coal Mine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Coal Mine's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.