Valspar Forge
8004-48F · #5F5A63 · LRV 10.6
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Midnight is a 99% matchForge (8004-48F) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 10.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Midnight (99% match).
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LRV
10.6 · Very dark
Undertone
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. 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 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.
What is the closest match to Forge in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Midnight (SW 6264), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Midnight (HGSW6264), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Mythic (CSP-510), 97%; Glidden: Gray Flannel (PPG1013-6), 94%; Behr: Voodoo (S570-7), 94%; PPG: Purple Parlor (PPG13-17), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Edge of Black (DE6349), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), 87%. 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 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.