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Valspar Sweet Currant

1001-7A · #5C4A50 · LRV 7.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Camelot is a 96% match

Sweet Currant (1001-7A) is a deep red from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Camelot (96% match).

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LRV

7.8 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

1001-7A

HEX

#5C4A50

RGB

92, 74, 80

HSL

340°, 11%, 33%

Family

Reds

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Sweet Currant FAQ

What undertone does Sweet Currant have?

Sweet Currant has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Sweet Currant?

Sweet Currant has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Sweet Currant in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Camelot (CC-4), 96%; Glidden: Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), 96%; PPG: Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Plum Pudding Mahogany (DESS01), 94%; Behr: Aubergine (N100-7), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (SW 6272), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Sweet Currant?

The HEX code of Sweet Currant (1001-7A) is #5C4A50, RGB 92, 74, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.