Valspar Bittersweet Molasses
8005-12G · #534C4C · LRV ~7.5
Closest tone in another brand: Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown (~98% proximity)Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) is a deep warm gray from Valspar with a subtle pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown (~98% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
7.5 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Pink · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
8005-12G
HEX
#534C4C
RGB
83, 76, 76
HSL
0°, 4%, 31%
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Bittersweet Molasses FAQ
What undertone does Bittersweet Molasses have?
Bittersweet Molasses is a deep 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 Bittersweet Molasses?
Bittersweet Molasses has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.5 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 Bittersweet Molasses in other brands?
Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Samson Bronze (DEB005), ~98% proximity; PPG: Bark (PPG1007-7), ~97% proximity; Behr: Black Elegance (N570-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Metropolis (SW 9575), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Silhouette (AF-655), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Urbane Bronze (HGSW7048), ~92% 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 Bittersweet Molasses?
The HEX code of Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) is #534C4C, RGB 83, 76, 76. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.