Valspar Muted Ebony
4008-2C · #4E5150 · LRV ~8.1
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Space Black (~98% proximity)Muted Ebony (4008-2C) is a deep gray from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Space Black (~98% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
8.1 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
4008-2C
HEX
#4E5150
RGB
78, 81, 80
HSL
160°, 2%, 31%
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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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Muted Ebony in other brands?
Behr: Space Black (N460-7), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cavernous (DE6364), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Nightfall (1596), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Studio Green (No. 93), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (SW 7062), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (HGSW7062), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), ~93% proximity; PPG: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), ~93% 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 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.