Valspar Sable Calm
5002-2C · #494E49 · LRV ~7.3
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Deep River (~98% proximity)Sable Calm (5002-2C) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Deep River (~98% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
7.3 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
5002-2C
HEX
#494E49
RGB
73, 78, 73
HSL
120°, 3%, 30%
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Sable Calm FAQ
What undertone does Sable Calm have?
Sable Calm is a deep cool gray with a subtle 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 Sable Calm?
Sable Calm has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.3 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 Sable Calm in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Deep River (1582), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Iron River (DEA176), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (SW 7062), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (HGSW7062), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Studio Green (No. 93), ~96% proximity; PPG: Licorice (PPG1009-7), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Licorice (PPG1009-7), ~95% proximity; Behr: Astronomical (N450-7), ~94% 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 Sable Calm?
The HEX code of Sable Calm (5002-2C) is #494E49, RGB 73, 78, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.