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Valspar Sable Evening

5006-2C · #585953 · LRV 9.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Ashwood Moss is a 98% match

Sable Evening (5006-2C) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 9.8 (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 Ashwood Moss (98% match).

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LRV

9.8 · Very dark

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

5006-2C

HEX

#585953

RGB

88, 89, 83

HSL

70°, 3%, 34%

Family

Grays

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Sable Evening FAQ

What undertone does Sable Evening have?

Sable Evening 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 Evening?

Sable Evening has an 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.

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

Benjamin Moore: Ashwood Moss (1484), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Charcoal Sketch (DET628), 96%; Behr: Peppery (MQ2-62), 95%; PPG: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), 95%; Glidden: Undercover (PPG0998-7), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 88%. 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 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.