Valspar Sable Evening
5006-2C · #585953 · LRV ~9.8
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Ashwood Moss (~98% proximity)Sable Evening (5006-2C) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.8 (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 Ashwood Moss (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Sable Evening in other brands
Not the same paint: the closest name in each brand. Three brands stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column.
LRV (estimated)
9.8 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
5006-2C
HEX
#585953
RGB
88, 89, 83
HSL
70°, 3%, 34%
Family
Colors similar to Sable Evening in Valspar
Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.
Sable Evening FAQ
What undertone does Sable Evening have?
Sable Evening 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 Evening?
Sable Evening has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.8 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 Evening in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Ashwood Moss (1484), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Charcoal Sketch (DET628), ~96% proximity; Behr: Peppery (MQ2-62), ~95% proximity; PPG: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Undercover (PPG0998-7), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~88% 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 Evening?
The HEX code of Sable Evening (5006-2C) is #585953, RGB 88, 89, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.