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Valspar Sable Calm

5002-2C · #494E49 · LRV 7.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Deep River is a 98% match

Sable Calm (5002-2C) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 7.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Deep River (98% match).

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LRV

7.3 · Very dark

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

5002-2C

HEX

#494E49

RGB

73, 78, 73

HSL

120°, 3%, 30%

Family

Grays

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Sable Calm in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Deep River (1582), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Iron River (DEA176), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (SW 7062), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (HGSW7062), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Studio Green (No. 93), 96%; PPG: Licorice (PPG1009-7), 95%; Glidden: Licorice (PPG1009-7), 95%; Behr: Astronomical (N450-7), 94%. 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 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.