Nuts and Bolts 8004-46E is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #7C7F86, estimated 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.
Valspar · #7C7F86 · 8004-46E
Nuts and Bolts
21%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Nuts and Bolts Technical Profile
HEX Code#7C7F86
RGB124, 127, 134
Estimated LRV21.2
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 Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Nuts and Bolts
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Charcoal Linen
Benjamin Moore
#7D8085
Close digital match
Whale Tail
Kilz
#7C7D82
Close digital match
Tarnished Silver
Dunn-Edwards
#797B80
Close digital match
Evening Shadow
PPG
#797E89
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Shadow Mountain
Vista Paint
#7F848E
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Downing Slate
Sherwin-Williams
#777F86
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Dutch Boy
#777F86
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Slate Tint
Hirshfield's
#7A818D
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Deep Shale
Behr
#737C84
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RAL
#828282
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Colors That Work With Nuts and Bolts
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nuts and Bolts
#7C7F86
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Nuts and Bolts Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Whale Tail by Kilz (a close digital match), Tarnished Silver by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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