Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Muskeg Grey |
| SKU | 4005-2C |
| Hex | #46484A |
| RGB | 70, 72, 74 |
| HSL | 210°, 3%, 28% |
| LRV | 6.5 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Muskeg Grey
At LRV 6.5, Muskeg Grey is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Muskeg Grey earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Muskeg Grey within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #46484A in HSL space. Pair Muskeg Grey with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Muskeg Grey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Muskeg Grey from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 4005-2C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Cyberspace (SW 7076), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Muskeg Grey without repainting risk. See the full Cyberspace swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
The closest Behr equivalent of Muskeg Grey is Dark Secret (PPU26-23A). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5). If Behr is your counter, order Dark Secret and you'll get the same color. See the full Dark Secret swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Muskeg Grey is Midnight Oil (1631). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 6.5). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Midnight Oil and you'll get the same color. See the full Midnight Oil swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Muskeg Grey is Onyx (PPG1011-7) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Onyx swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
At Glidden, the closest color to Muskeg Grey is Black Forest (PPG1012-7) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Forest swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Anchored Blue (434-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Muskeg Grey without repainting risk. See the full Anchored Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is No Limits (HGSW 1461), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Muskeg Grey without repainting risk. See the full No Limits swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Salem Black (DE6343), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Muskeg Grey without repainting risk. See the full Salem Black swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Muskeg Grey is Fine Black (JG-144) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fine Black swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Muskeg Grey is Off-Black (NO. 57). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Off-Black and you'll get the same color. See the full Off-Black swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Muskeg Grey is Octavius (0522) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Octavius swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Midnight Magic (0508), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 6.5) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Muskeg Grey without repainting risk. See the full Midnight Magic swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
Rodda has no exact twin of Muskeg Grey. The nearest is Meraki (R108) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Meraki swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
C2 Paint's nearest match is Stout (C2-965), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Muskeg Grey without repainting risk. See the full Stout swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
At Clare, the closest color to Muskeg Grey is Blackish (PNT100-DP-54) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blackish swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
Portola Paints's nearest match is Black Sky (BLACK SKY), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Muskeg Grey without repainting risk. See the full Black Sky swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Muskeg Grey. The nearest is Charcoal (285144) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 6.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charcoal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Muskeg Grey
Kompozit's nearest match is Midnight Magic (0508), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6.5) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Muskeg Grey without repainting risk. See the full Midnight Magic swatch →