Valspar Academy Gray
5001-2A · #6D7C81 · LRV ~19.3
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Taliesin Blue (~98% proximity)Academy Gray (5001-2A) is a dark blue from Valspar with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Taliesin Blue (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Academy Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
19.3 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
5001-2A
HEX
#6D7C81
RGB
109, 124, 129
HSL
195°, 8%, 47%
Family
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Academy Gray FAQ
What undertone does Academy Gray have?
Academy Gray is a dark blue with a moderate blue-green 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 Academy Gray?
Academy Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Academy Gray in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Taliesin Blue (DEC798), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Charlotte Slate (AC-24), ~96% proximity; PPG: Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Foggy Day (SW 6235), ~96% proximity; Behr: Ocean Swell (PPU25-19), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (HGSW9140), ~92% 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 Academy Gray?
The HEX code of Academy Gray (5001-2A) is #6D7C81, RGB 109, 124, 129. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.