Valspar Semi-Sweet
4003-2C · #57524E · LRV ~8.6
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Shadow (~99% proximity)Semi-Sweet (4003-2C) is a deep warm gray from Valspar with a subtle peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Shadow (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Semi-Sweet in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
8.6 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Peach · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
4003-2C
HEX
#57524E
RGB
87, 82, 78
HSL
27°, 5%, 32%
Family
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Semi-Sweet FAQ
What undertone does Semi-Sweet have?
Semi-Sweet is a deep warm gray with a subtle peach 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 Semi-Sweet?
Semi-Sweet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.6 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 Semi-Sweet in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Shadow (DEPF02), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Stony Creek (SW 9610), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Silhouette (AF-655), ~98% proximity; Behr: Berry Brown (PPU24-02), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Urbane Bronze (HGSW7048), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Undercover (PPG0998-7), ~96% proximity; PPG: Undercover (PPG0998-7), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~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 Semi-Sweet?
The HEX code of Semi-Sweet (4003-2C) is #57524E, RGB 87, 82, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.