High-Speed Steel 4005-2B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6B6E71, estimated 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.
Valspar · #6B6E71 · 4005-2B
High-Speed Steel
16%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
High-Speed Steel Technical Profile
HEX Code#6B6E71
RGB107, 110, 113
Estimated LRV15.5
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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Compare alternatives to High-Speed Steel
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Trout Gray
Benjamin Moore
#6A6E71
Close digital match
Dark Ash
Behr
#6A6D6F
Close digital match
Charcoal Coast
PPG
#6E7176
Close digital match
Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
#6D7070
Close digital match
Night Out
Sherwin-Williams
#656A6E
Close digital match
Sooty
Kilz
#6A6B6B
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Battleship Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#6F7476
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Backwater
Vista Paint
#676E76
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Backwater
Hirshfield's
#687078
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Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
#626664
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Quartz Grey
RAL
#6C6960
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Colors That Work With High-Speed Steel
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Dark Ash by Behr (a close digital match), Platinum Gray by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why High-Speed Steel's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.