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Valspar Very Black

5011-2 · #2F3238 · LRV 3.2

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams After the Storm is a 96% match

Very Black (5011-2) is a cool black from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 3.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams After the Storm (96% match).

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LRV

3.2 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

5011-2

HEX

#2F3238

RGB

47, 50, 56

HSL

220°, 9%, 20%

Family

Blacks

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Very Black FAQ

What undertone does Very Black have?

Very Black is a cool black with a subtle blue 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 Very Black?

Very Black has an 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.

What is the closest match to Very Black in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: After the Storm (SW 9685), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Midnight Dream (2129-10), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 87%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 87%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 87%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 87%. 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 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.