Valspar Noir
4009-2 · #2E2E30 · LRV 2.7
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black is a 98% matchNoir (4009-2) is a true black from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 2.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (98% match).
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LRV
2.7 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
4009-2
HEX
#2E2E30
RGB
46, 46, 48
HSL
240°, 2%, 18%
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Noir FAQ
What undertone does Noir have?
Noir has no strong undertone: it reads as a true black. 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 Noir?
Noir has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 2.7 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 Noir in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (SW 6258), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Black (HC-190), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 89%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 87%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 86%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 86%. 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 Noir?
The HEX code of Noir (4009-2) is #2E2E30, RGB 46, 46, 48. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.