Valspar Fired Earth
6011-1 · #3A3530 · LRV ~3.7
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Espresso Bean (~94% proximity)Fired Earth (6011-1) is a warm black from Valspar with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Espresso Bean (~94% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
3.7 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
6011-1
HEX
#3A3530
RGB
58, 53, 48
HSL
30°, 9%, 21%
Family
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Fired Earth FAQ
What undertone does Fired Earth have?
Fired Earth is a warm black with a subtle 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 Fired Earth?
Fired Earth has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Fired Earth in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Espresso Bean (CSP-30), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean (SW 6006), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean (HGSW6006), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~91% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~90% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~89% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~89% 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 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.