Blackstrap 4001-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5F5A5B, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Space from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #5F5A5B · 4001-2C
Blackstrap
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blackstrap Technical Profile
HEX Code#5F5A5B
RGB95, 90, 91
Estimated LRV10.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Blackstrap
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Space
Kilz
#625D5E
Close digital match
Coffee Bar
Behr
#615A5A
Close digital match
Zuli
Vista Paint
#5D585B
Close digital match
Phantom Hue
PPG
#645D5E
Close digital match
Iron Fixture
Dunn-Edwards
#5D5B5B
Close digital match
Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
#5E5755
Similar digital color
Cloak Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#605E63
Similar digital color
Thunderous Gray
Dutch Boy
#605E63
Similar digital color
Gray
Benjamin Moore
#585858
Similar digital color
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
#505456
Visible digital difference
Metal .05
Colorhouse
#535654
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Blackstrap
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blackstrap
#5F5A5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E6D5E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blackstrap
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blackstrap 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
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Blackstrap — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blackstrap have?
Blackstrap by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blackstrap from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blackstrap are Space by Kilz (a close digital match), Coffee Bar by Behr (a close digital match), Zuli by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blackstrap'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 Blackstrap?
Blackstrap has a estimated lightness value of 10.5, 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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Why Blackstrap's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.