Valspar Crystal Noir
8005-12D · #A7A0A1 · LRV 35.9
Compare with other brands: PPG Equilibrium is a 98% matchCrystal Noir (8005-12D) is a mid-tone warm gray from Valspar with a subtle pink undertone. Its LRV is about 35.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Equilibrium (98% match).
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LRV
35.9 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Pink · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
8005-12D
HEX
#A7A0A1
RGB
167, 160, 161
HSL
351°, 4%, 64%
Family
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Crystal Noir FAQ
What undertone does Crystal Noir have?
Crystal Noir is a mid-tone warm gray with a subtle pink undertone. 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 Crystal Noir?
Crystal Noir has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Crystal Noir in other brands?
PPG: Equilibrium (PPG1003-4), 98%; Glidden: Equilibrium (PPG1003-4), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Quest Gray (SW 7080), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quest Gray (HGSW7080), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Fusion (AF-675), 95%; Behr: Smokey Wings (PPU26-07), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Smoky Mountain (DE6388), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Worsted (No. 284), 93%. 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 Crystal Noir?
The HEX code of Crystal Noir (8005-12D) is #A7A0A1, RGB 167, 160, 161. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.