Blindfold 4007-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #53575A, estimated LRV 9 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Space from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #53575A · 4007-2C
Blindfold
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blindfold Technical Profile
HEX Code#53575A
RGB83, 87, 90
Estimated LRV9.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Deep Space
Benjamin Moore
#53575B
Close digital match
Motor Gray
Kilz
#545658
Close digital match
Gravity
Dutch Boy
#51565B
Close digital match
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
#505456
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Charcoal Shadow
Vista Paint
#565B5D
Close digital match
Shou Sugi Ban
Dunn-Edwards
#585A5D
Close digital match
Maximum Gray
Behr
#555657
Close digital match
Zombie
PPG
#595A5C
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Peppercorn
Sherwin-Williams
#585858
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Colorhouse
#535654
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#555C64
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#4E5452
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Colors That Work With Blindfold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blindfold
#53575A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5A5D86
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blindfold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blindfold 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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Blindfold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blindfold have?
Blindfold by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 Blindfold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blindfold are Deep Space by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Temptation by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Motor Gray by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blindfold'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 Blindfold?
Blindfold has a estimated lightness value of 9.4, 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 Blindfold's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.