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Valspar Semi-Sweet

4003-2C · #57524E · LRV 8.6

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Shadow is a 99% match

Semi-Sweet (4003-2C) is a deep warm gray from Valspar with a subtle peach undertone. Its LRV is about 8.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Shadow (99% match).

Compare Semi-Sweet with other brands

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LRV

8.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

4003-2C

HEX

#57524E

RGB

87, 82, 78

HSL

27°, 5%, 32%

Family

Grays

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Semi-Sweet in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Shadow (DEPF02), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Stony Creek (SW 9610), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Silhouette (AF-655), 98%; Behr: Berry Brown (PPU24-02), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Urbane Bronze (HGSW7048), 97%; Glidden: Undercover (PPG0998-7), 96%; PPG: Undercover (PPG0998-7), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), 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 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.