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Valspar Empire

6003-2B · #7A7467 · LRV 17.6

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

Empire (6003-2B) is a dark brown from Valspar with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 17.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Gargoyle (98% match).

Compare Empire with other brands

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LRV

17.6 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

6003-2B

HEX

#7A7467

RGB

122, 116, 103

HSL

41°, 8%, 44%

Family

Browns

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Empire FAQ

What undertone does Empire have?

Empire is a dark brown with a moderate yellow undertone. 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 Empire?

Empire has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Empire in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Gargoyle (1546), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Carriage Stone (SW 9614), 98%; Glidden: Thunderstruck (PPG1000-6), 97%; PPG: Organic (PPG1029-6), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Shaggy Dog (DEGR30), 96%; Behr: Slippery Shale (PPU24-06), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous (HGSW7046), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 90%. 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 Empire?

The HEX code of Empire (6003-2B) is #7A7467, RGB 122, 116, 103. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.