Valspar Channel Seal Gray
1001-9C · #9B8C87 · LRV 27.5
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Armadillo is a 96% matchChannel Seal Gray (1001-9C) is a dark greige from Valspar with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 27.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Armadillo (96% match).
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LRV
27.5 · Dark
Undertone
Peach · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
1001-9C
HEX
#9B8C87
RGB
155, 140, 135
HSL
15°, 9%, 57%
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Channel Seal Gray FAQ
What undertone does Channel Seal Gray have?
Channel Seal Gray is a dark greige with a moderate peach undertone. 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 Channel Seal Gray?
Channel Seal Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Channel Seal Gray in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Armadillo (SW 9160), 96%; Glidden: Talavera (PPG1018-5), 95%; PPG: Talavera (PPG1018-5), 95%; Behr: Tavern Taupe (N140-4), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Long Winding Road (DEGR02), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Studio Clay (CSP-380), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Auger Shell (HGSW9159), 93%. 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 Channel Seal Gray?
The HEX code of Channel Seal Gray (1001-9C) is #9B8C87, RGB 155, 140, 135. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.