Valspar Forge
8004-48F · #5F5A63 · LRV ~10.6
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Midnight (~99% proximity)Forge (8004-48F) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Midnight (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Forge in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.6 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
8004-48F
HEX
#5F5A63
RGB
95, 90, 99
HSL
273°, 5%, 37%
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Forge FAQ
What undertone does Forge have?
Forge is a deep cool gray with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Forge?
Forge has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.6 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 Forge in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Midnight (SW 6264), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Midnight (HGSW6264), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mythic (CSP-510), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Gray Flannel (PPG1013-6), ~94% proximity; Behr: Voodoo (S570-7), ~94% proximity; PPG: Purple Parlor (PPG13-17), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Edge of Black (DE6349), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~87% 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 Forge?
The HEX code of Forge (8004-48F) is #5F5A63, RGB 95, 90, 99. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.