Valspar Very Black
5011-2 · #2F3238 · LRV ~3.2
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams After the Storm (~96% proximity)Very Black (5011-2) is a cool black from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams After the Storm (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Very Black in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
3.2 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
5011-2
HEX
#2F3238
RGB
47, 50, 56
HSL
220°, 9%, 20%
Family
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Very Black FAQ
What undertone does Very Black have?
Very Black is a cool black with a subtle blue 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 Very Black?
Very Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.2 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 Very Black in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: After the Storm (SW 9685), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Midnight Dream (2129-10), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~87% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~87% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~87% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~87% 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 Very Black?
The HEX code of Very Black (5011-2) is #2F3238, RGB 47, 50, 56. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.