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Valspar Cadet Gray

4001-2A · #8A8486 · LRV 23.6

Compare with other brands: PPG Pewter Mug is a 97% match

Cadet Gray (4001-2A) is a dark warm gray from Valspar with a subtle pink undertone. Its LRV is about 23.6 (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 PPG Pewter Mug (97% match).

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LRV

23.6 · Dark

Undertone

Pink · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

4001-2A

HEX

#8A8486

RGB

138, 132, 134

HSL

340°, 2%, 53%

Family

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Cadet Gray FAQ

What undertone does Cadet Gray have?

Cadet Gray is a dark warm gray with a subtle pink 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 Cadet Gray?

Cadet Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.6 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 Cadet Gray in other brands?

PPG: Pewter Mug (PPG1004-5), 97%; Glidden: Pewter Mug (PPG1004-5), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Wool Peacoat (CSP-25), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Fallen Rock (DE6389), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Sensuous Gray (SW 7081), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sensuous Gray (HGSW7081), 95%; Behr: Classy Plum (N570-4), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), 92%. 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 Cadet Gray?

The HEX code of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) is #8A8486, RGB 138, 132, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.