Valspar Sweet Currant
1001-7A · #5C4A50 · LRV ~7.8
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Camelot (~96% proximity)Sweet Currant (1001-7A) is a deep red from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Camelot (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Sweet Currant in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
7.8 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
1001-7A
HEX
#5C4A50
RGB
92, 74, 80
HSL
340°, 11%, 33%
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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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Sweet Currant in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Camelot (CC-4), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), ~96% proximity; PPG: Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Plum Pudding Mahogany (DESS01), ~94% proximity; Behr: Aubergine (N100-7), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (SW 6272), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), ~90% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.