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Valspar Muted Ebony

4008-2C · #4E5150 · LRV 8.1

Compare with other brands: Behr Space Black is a 98% match

Muted Ebony (4008-2C) is a deep gray from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 8.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Space Black (98% match).

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LRV

8.1 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

4008-2C

HEX

#4E5150

RGB

78, 81, 80

HSL

160°, 2%, 31%

Family

Grays

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Muted Ebony FAQ

What undertone does Muted Ebony have?

Muted Ebony has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Muted Ebony?

Muted Ebony has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.1 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 Muted Ebony in other brands?

Behr: Space Black (N460-7), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Cavernous (DE6364), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Nightfall (1596), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Studio Green (No. 93), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (SW 7062), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (HGSW7062), 95%; Glidden: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), 93%; PPG: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), 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 Muted Ebony?

The HEX code of Muted Ebony (4008-2C) is #4E5150, RGB 78, 81, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.