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Valspar Smoky Pitch4007-4B · #536470 · LRV 12.1

Smoky Pitch reads as a cool blue tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 4007-4B actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR SMOKY PITCH
RGB 83, 100, 112LRV 12.1

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameSmoky Pitch
SKU4007-4B
Hex#536470
RGB83, 100, 112
HSL205°, 15%, 38%
LRV12.1
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Valspar Smoky Pitch

With an LRV of 12.1, Smoky Pitch is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Smoky Pitch works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.

Closest matches by brand

16 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 blue from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.45
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 32 · #546670 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 13
SW 9141 · #536872 · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 13
SW 9639 · #536168 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 11
SW 6251 · #586168 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 12

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.81
All blue at Behr →
T17-17 · #546473 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 12
ECC-35-3 · #536069 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 11
MQ5-25 · #526873 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 13
PPU14-19 · #4E6174 · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 11

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.19
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
1659 · #4E646F · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 13
CSP-600 · #586471 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 12
1673 · #4C636E · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 13
2135-30 · #55656B · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 14

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.17
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1153-6 · #526871 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 13
PPG1042-6 · #5B6777 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 13
PPG1163-6 · #4C6177 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 11

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.36
All blue at Glidden →
PPG1153-6 · #526771 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 13
PPG1042-6 · #5B6676 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 13
PPG1163-6 · #4C6177 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 11

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All blue at Dutch Boy →
432-6DB · #55646E · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 12
431-5DB · #506771 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 13
335-6DB · #47626F · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 11
430-7DB · #5D676B · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 13
HGSW 3322 · #536872 · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 14
HGSW 9141 · #536872 · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 14
HGSW 3332 · #596368 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 12
HGSW 6236 · #596368 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 12

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5824 · #53626E · ΔE 1 · LRV 11
DE5873 · #52677B · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 12

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.23
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0634 · #4A5C6B · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 10
0514 · #5F646C · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 13

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.54
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0514 · #555C64 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 12

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.07
All blue at Rodda →
CA203 · #4D636C · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 12
R100 · #565F6B · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 12
CA209 · #5C6267 · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 12
R095 · #5C6568 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 13

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.05
All blue at C2 Paint →
C2-725 · #506166 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 11

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.27
All blue at Clare →
PNT100-DP-42 · #545E66 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 11

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.27
All blue at Portola Paints →
NEWBURY PORT · #4C5F6A · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 11

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.04
All blue at Backdrop →
BD-MJ · #5A6E7E · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 18

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.37
All blue at Kompozit →
0507 · #5E6C76 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 14
0514 · #555C64 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 11

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Smoky Pitch within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

5001-2B · LRV 13
M330 · LRV 11.5
4006-2B · LRV 13.2
4005-2B · LRV 12.6
M360 · LRV 12.1
8003-39F · LRV 13

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #536470 in HSL space. Pair Smoky Pitch with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#536470 + #705F53
TRIADIC
#536470 · #705364 · #647053
ANALOGOUS
#53706D · #536470 · #535670

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
6.13:1AA
Sample text on black
3.42:1AA Large

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Smoky Pitch Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Smoky Pitch 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 4007-4B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Needlepoint Navy (SW 32), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Pitch without repainting risk. See the full Needlepoint Navy swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

Behr's nearest match is Midnight Show (T17-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Pitch without repainting risk. See the full Midnight Show swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Smoky Pitch is Spellbound (1659) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spellbound swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Smoky Pitch is Silent Night (PPG1153-6) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silent Night swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

At Glidden, the closest color to Smoky Pitch is Silent Night (PPG1153-6) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silent Night swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Smoky Pitch is Poseidon Depths (432-6DB). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12.1). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Poseidon Depths and you'll get the same color. See the full Poseidon Depths swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoky Pitch is Blue Mystery (HGSW 3322) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Mystery swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Outer Space (DE5824), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Pitch without repainting risk. See the full Outer Space swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Smoky Pitch. The nearest is Thunderstorm (0514) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thunderstorm swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Smoky Pitch. The nearest is Thunderstorm (0514) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thunderstorm swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

At Rodda, the closest color to Smoky Pitch is Deep Water (CA203) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Water swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Smoky Pitch. The nearest is Titan (C2-725) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Titan swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Smoky Pitch is Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Newbury Port swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

Backdrop has no exact twin of Smoky Pitch. The nearest is Mom Jeans (BD-MJ) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 12.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Smoky Pitch

Kompozit has no exact twin of Smoky Pitch. The nearest is Thunderstorm (0514) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thunderstorm swatch →

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