Valspar Gray Expose
5007-2A · #97978C · LRV ~30.6
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Arctic Shadows (~98% proximity)Gray Expose (5007-2A) is a mid-tone yellow from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 30.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Arctic Shadows (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Gray Expose in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
30.6 · Mid-tone
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
5007-2A
HEX
#97978C
RGB
151, 151, 140
HSL
60°, 5%, 57%
Family
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Gray Expose FAQ
What undertone does Gray Expose have?
Gray Expose has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone yellow, 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 Gray Expose?
Gray Expose has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 30.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Gray Expose in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Arctic Shadows (1559), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cornwall Slate (SW 9131), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cornwall Slate (HGSW9131), ~97% proximity; Behr: Battleship Gray (N360-4), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Sage Heather (DEGR40), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Steeped Tea (PPG0999-4), ~96% proximity; PPG: Steeped Tea (PPG0999-4), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pigeon (No. 91), ~92% 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 Gray Expose?
The HEX code of Gray Expose (5007-2A) is #97978C, RGB 151, 151, 140. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.