Valspar Empire
6003-2B · #7A7467 · LRV ~17.6
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Gargoyle (~98% proximity)Empire (6003-2B) is a dark brown from Valspar with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Gargoyle (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Empire in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
17.6 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
6003-2B
HEX
#7A7467
RGB
122, 116, 103
HSL
41°, 8%, 44%
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Empire FAQ
What undertone does Empire have?
Empire is a dark brown with a moderate yellow undertone, 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 Empire?
Empire has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Empire in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Gargoyle (1546), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Carriage Stone (SW 9614), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Thunderstruck (PPG1000-6), ~97% proximity; PPG: Organic (PPG1029-6), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Shaggy Dog (DEGR30), ~96% proximity; Behr: Slippery Shale (PPU24-06), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous (HGSW7046), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~90% 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 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.