Valspar Crystal Noir
8005-12D · #A7A0A1 · LRV ~35.9
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Equilibrium (~98% proximity)Crystal Noir (8005-12D) is a mid-tone warm gray from Valspar with a subtle pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 35.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Equilibrium (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Crystal Noir in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
35.9 · Mid-tone
Undertone (estimated)
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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Crystal Noir in other brands?
PPG: Equilibrium (PPG1003-4), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Equilibrium (PPG1003-4), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Quest Gray (SW 7080), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quest Gray (HGSW7080), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Fusion (AF-675), ~95% proximity; Behr: Smokey Wings (PPU26-07), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Smoky Mountain (DE6388), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Worsted (No. 284), ~93% 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 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.