Valspar Cadet Gray
4001-2A · #8A8486 · LRV ~23.6
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Pewter Mug (~97% proximity)Cadet Gray (4001-2A) is a dark warm gray from Valspar with a subtle pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Pewter Mug (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Cadet Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
23.6 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Pink · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
4001-2A
HEX
#8A8486
RGB
138, 132, 134
HSL
340°, 2%, 53%
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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, 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 Cadet Gray?
Cadet Gray has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Cadet Gray in other brands?
PPG: Pewter Mug (PPG1004-5), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Pewter Mug (PPG1004-5), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wool Peacoat (CSP-25), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Fallen Rock (DE6389), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sensuous Gray (SW 7081), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sensuous Gray (HGSW7081), ~95% proximity; Behr: Classy Plum (N570-4), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~92% 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 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.