Valspar Dutch Licorice
4008-4C · #39444D · LRV 5.5
Compare with other brands: PPG Hatteras Gray is a 97% matchDutch Licorice (4008-4C) is a deep blue from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 5.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Hatteras Gray (97% match).
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LRV
5.5 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
4008-4C
HEX
#39444D
RGB
57, 68, 77
HSL
207°, 15%, 26%
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Dutch Licorice FAQ
What undertone does Dutch Licorice have?
Dutch Licorice has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Dutch Licorice?
Dutch Licorice has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.5 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 Dutch Licorice in other brands?
PPG: Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Gale Force (SW 7605), 96%; Glidden: Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7), 96%; Behr: Winter Way (PPU25-23), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Parisian Night (DEA184), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Note (2129-30), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 91%. 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 Dutch Licorice?
The HEX code of Dutch Licorice (4008-4C) is #39444D, RGB 57, 68, 77. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.