How popular is Dark Kettle Black?
Searches per month · USAbout 210 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Valspar Dark Kettle Black” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Dark Kettle Black
Dark Kettle Black is a balanced, medium-dark gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 5 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Valspar colors with the same hue and saturation as Dark Kettle Black, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Dark Kettle Black
- Brand
- Valspar
- Code
- 4011-2
- Hex
- #3F4043
- RGB
- 63, 64, 67
- HSL
- 225, 3%, 25%
- CMYK
- 6, 4, 0, 74Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 27.1, 0.3, -2.0
- CSS
- --valspar-dark-kettle-black
- LRV
- 5 (Dark)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.