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Valspar Middle Earth

8003-19G · #624830 · LRV ~7.4

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Taupe (~93% proximity)

Middle Earth (8003-19G) is a deep brown from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.4 (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 Taupe (~93% proximity). Also sold as T596.

Closest tone to Middle Earth in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.4 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

8003-19G

HEX

#624830

RGB

98, 72, 48

HSL

29°, 34%, 29%

Family

Browns

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Middle Earth FAQ

What is the LRV of Middle Earth?

Middle Earth has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.4 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 Middle Earth in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Taupe (2110-10), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Java (SW 6090), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Java (HGSW6090), ~92% proximity; Behr: Ancient Root (PPU4-20), ~89% proximity; Glidden: Molasses (PPG1079-7), ~87% proximity; PPG: Molasses (PPG1079-7), ~86% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Rich Mocha (DEA159), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~73% 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 Middle Earth?

The HEX code of Middle Earth (8003-19G) is #624830, RGB 98, 72, 48. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.