High-Speed Steel 4005-2B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6B6E71, LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Trout Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6B6E71 · 4005-2B
High-Speed Steel
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
High-Speed Steel Technical Profile
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High-Speed Steel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to High-Speed Steel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparHigh-Speed Steel
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTrout Gray
Trout Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dark Ash
Behr
Nearly identical
Charcoal Coast
PPG
Nearly identical
Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Night Out
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sooty
Kilz
Very similar
Battleship Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Backwater
Vista Paint
Very similar
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With High-Speed Steel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
High-Speed Steel
#6B6E71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#70709F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for High-Speed Steel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
High-Speed Steel 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 High-Speed Steel.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
High-Speed Steel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does High-Speed Steel have?
High-Speed Steel by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 High-Speed Steel in your own space before committing.
What colors match High-Speed Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to High-Speed Steel are Trout Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dark Ash by Behr (a near-identical match), Platinum Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting High-Speed Steel'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 High-Speed Steel?
High-Speed Steel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.5, 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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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 High-Speed Steel's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.