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Valspar Horseshoe

8004-48E · #888591 · LRV 24.1

Compare with other brands: Behr Box Office is a 96% match

Horseshoe (8004-48E) is a dark purple from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 24.1 (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 Behr Box Office (96% match).

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LRV

24.1 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

8004-48E

HEX

#888591

RGB

136, 133, 145

HSL

255°, 5%, 55%

Family

Purples

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Horseshoe FAQ

What undertone does Horseshoe have?

Horseshoe has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark purple. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Horseshoe?

Horseshoe has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.1 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 Horseshoe in other brands?

Behr: Box Office (N550-5), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 94%; PPG: Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5), 93%; Glidden: Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Gris Morado (SW 9156), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gris Morado (HGSW9156), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Sea Life (2118-40), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Winding Road (DEFD61), 91%. 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 Horseshoe?

The HEX code of Horseshoe (8004-48E) is #888591, RGB 136, 133, 145. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.