Fired Earth 6011-1 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4B4845, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Pearl from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #4B4845 · 6011-1
Fired Earth
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fired Earth Technical Profile
HEX Code#4B4845
RGB75, 72, 69
Estimated LRV6.6
UndertoneNeutral
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 →
Black Pearl
Behr
#4A4743
Close digital match
Deepest Earth Green
PPG
#4F4A45
Close digital match
Black Bean
Dunn-Edwards
#4E4B4A
Close digital match
Dark Sky
Kilz
#464541
Close digital match
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Farrow & Ball
#4A4949
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Subway
Hirshfield's
#454543
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Midsummer Night
Benjamin Moore
#514B46
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Black Fox
Sherwin-Williams
#4F4842
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Dutch Boy
#4F4842
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Moss Glen
Vista Paint
#4E4C45
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RAL
#474B4E
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Colors That Work With Fired Earth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fired Earth
#4B4845
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#75754E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fired Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fired Earth 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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Fired Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fired Earth have?
Fired Earth by Valspar has a neutral 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 Fired Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fired Earth are Black Pearl by Behr (a close digital match), Black Mocha by Behr (a close digital match), Warm Onyx by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fired Earth'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 Fired Earth?
Fired Earth has a estimated lightness value of 6.6, 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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