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Valspar Cobalt Cannon

5001-2C · #4B5558 · LRV 8.7

Compare with other brands: Behr Submarine Gray is a 97% match

Cobalt Cannon (5001-2C) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 8.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Submarine Gray (97% match).

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LRV

8.7 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

5001-2C

HEX

#4B5558

RGB

75, 85, 88

HSL

194°, 8%, 32%

Family

Grays

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Cobalt Cannon FAQ

What undertone does Cobalt Cannon have?

Cobalt Cannon is a deep cool gray with a subtle 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 Cobalt Cannon?

Cobalt Cannon has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.7 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 Cobalt Cannon in other brands?

Behr: Submarine Gray (N470-7), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Westcott Navy (1624), 96%; PPG: Obsidian (PPG1035-7), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Dark Shadows (DEA183), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), 95%; Glidden: Obsidian (PPG1035-7), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Tarragon (SW 9660), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Still Water (HGSW6223), 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 Cobalt Cannon?

The HEX code of Cobalt Cannon (5001-2C) is #4B5558, RGB 75, 85, 88. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.