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Ref. #7C7F86 · 8004-46E

Nuts and Bolts

21%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Nuts and Bolts 8004-46E is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #7C7F86, LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Charcoal Linen from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Nuts and Bolts Technical Profile

HEX Code#7C7F86
RGB124, 127, 134
LRV21.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Nuts and Bolts in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Nuts and Bolts in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparNuts and Bolts
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCharcoal Linen

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Whale Tail

Kilz

Nearly identical

Tarnished Silver

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Evening Shadow

PPG

Nearly identical

Shadow Mountain

Vista Paint

Very similar

Downing Slate

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Industrialized

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Slate Tint

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Deep Shale

Behr

Very similar

Pearl Dark Grey

RAL

Very similar

Wool .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Nuts and Bolts

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Nuts and Bolts

#7C7F86

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8D85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Nuts and Bolts

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Rock Gray

Complement

Barnwood Gray

Nuts and Bolts Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pishposh

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Kitchen Tile Red

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

April Morning

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tupelo Honey

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Nuts and Bolts.

Elephant Gray

Valspar · 4006-2A

#7B8189

Academy Gray

Valspar · 5001-2A

#778489

Cinder Fox

Valspar · 4001-2B

#848083

Seattle Haze

Valspar · 4003-4B

#777E8E

Taiga Spruce

Valspar · 5003-4B

#76867F

Vessel Gray

Valspar · 4005-2A

#84878B

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Winter Grass

Kilz · LF130-02

#958B6A

Townsend Harbor Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-64

#644644

Tranquil Aqua

Sherwin-Williams · 7611

#7C9AA0

Scandinavian Sky

PPG · 1149-3

#C2D3D6

Midnight Clover

PPG · 1138-7

#3C574E

Country Faire

Dutch Boy · 329-3DB

#A9C0AD

Nuts and Bolts — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Nuts and Bolts have?
Nuts and Bolts by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nuts and Bolts in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nuts and Bolts from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nuts and Bolts are Charcoal Linen by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Whale Tail by Kilz (a near-identical match), Tarnished Silver by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nuts and Bolts'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 Nuts and Bolts?
Nuts and Bolts has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.2, 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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