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Valspar Porcelain Shale

5006-2B · #7B7B73 · LRV ~19.6

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Attitude Gray (~98% proximity)

Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) is a dark warm gray from Valspar with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19.6 (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 Sherwin-Williams Attitude Gray (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Porcelain Shale in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

19.6 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

5006-2B

HEX

#7B7B73

RGB

123, 123, 115

HSL

60°, 3%, 47%

Family

Grays

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Porcelain Shale FAQ

What undertone does Porcelain Shale have?

Porcelain Shale is a dark warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Porcelain Shale?

Porcelain Shale has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.6 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 Porcelain Shale in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Attitude Gray (SW 7060), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Attitude Gray (HGSW7060), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Stone Mason (DET615), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Asphalt (CC-548), ~96% proximity; PPG: On The Edge (PPG0998-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: On The Edge (PPG0998-6), ~96% proximity; Behr: Greyhound (PPU24-21), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~90% 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 Porcelain Shale?

The HEX code of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) is #7B7B73, RGB 123, 123, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.