Valspar Dark Kettle Black
4011-2 · #292A2D · LRV ~2.3
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (~94% proximity)Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) is a cool black from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 2.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Dark Kettle Black in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
2.3 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
4011-2
HEX
#292A2D
RGB
41, 42, 45
HSL
225°, 5%, 17%
Family
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Dark Kettle Black FAQ
What undertone does Dark Kettle Black have?
Dark Kettle Black is a cool black with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Dark Kettle Black?
Dark Kettle Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 2.3 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 Dark Kettle Black in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (SW 6258), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Black (HC-190), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~84% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~83% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~82% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~82% 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 Dark Kettle Black?
The HEX code of Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) is #292A2D, RGB 41, 42, 45. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.