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Valspar Fired Earth

6011-1 · #3A3530 · LRV 3.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Espresso Bean is a 94% match

Fired Earth (6011-1) is a warm black from Valspar with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 3.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Espresso Bean (94% match).

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LRV

3.7 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

6011-1

HEX

#3A3530

RGB

58, 53, 48

HSL

30°, 9%, 21%

Family

Blacks

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Fired Earth FAQ

What undertone does Fired Earth have?

Fired Earth is a warm black with a subtle 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 Fired Earth?

Fired Earth has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.7 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 Fired Earth in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Espresso Bean (CSP-30), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean (SW 6006), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean (HGSW6006), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 91%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 90%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 89%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 89%. 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 Fired Earth?

The HEX code of Fired Earth (6011-1) is #3A3530, RGB 58, 53, 48. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.