Ref. #6B7177 · 4006-2B
Crucible
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crucible Technical Profile
What color is Crucible? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #6B7177. Colors similar to Crucible include Vista Paint Made in the Shade, Hirshfield's Backwater, Benjamin Moore Gray Shower. Crucible has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Crucible creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Crucible pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Crucible
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Made in the Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gray Shower
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Draw Your Sword
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dawn Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Old Lamppost
Kilz
Nearly identical
Improbable
PPG
Nearly identical
Frost White Prl over Black
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crucible
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crucible
#6B7177
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7373A2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crucible
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crucible 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 Crucible.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crucible — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crucible have?
Crucible by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Crucible from other brands?
The closest matches are Made in the Shade by Vista Paint (#6B727A), Backwater by Hirshfield's (#687078), Gray Shower by Benjamin Moore (#6E7479). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Crucible?
Crucible has an LRV of 16.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crucible's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.