Blue Coal 4011-3 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #414450, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mackintosh Midnight from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #414450 · 4011-3
Blue Coal
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Coal Technical Profile
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Blue Coal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Coal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Coal
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMackintosh Midnight
Mackintosh Midnight
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stiletto
Behr
Nearly identical
Pantry Plum
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blackberry Punch
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Slate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Charcoal Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Napoleon
PPG
Very similar
Plume Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Prussian Blue
Kilz
Very similar
China Aster
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Coal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Coal
#414450
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5A4E76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Coal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Coal 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Blue Coal.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Coal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Coal have?
Blue Coal by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Coal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Coal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Coal are Mackintosh Midnight by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Stiletto by Behr (a near-identical match), Pantry Plum by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Coal'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 Blue Coal?
Blue Coal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.8, 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 Blue Coal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.