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Valspar Academy Gray

5001-2A · #6D7C81 · LRV 19.3

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Taliesin Blue is a 98% match

Academy Gray (5001-2A) is a dark blue from Valspar with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 19.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Taliesin Blue (98% match).

Compare Academy Gray with other brands

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LRV

19.3 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

5001-2A

HEX

#6D7C81

RGB

109, 124, 129

HSL

195°, 8%, 47%

Family

Blues

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Academy Gray in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Taliesin Blue (DEC798), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Charlotte Slate (AC-24), 96%; PPG: Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5), 96%; Glidden: Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Foggy Day (SW 6235), 96%; Behr: Ocean Swell (PPU25-19), 95%; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (HGSW9140), 92%. 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 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.