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Valspar Bittersweet Molasses

8005-12G · #534C4C · LRV 7.5

Compare with other brands: Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown is a 98% match

Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) is a deep warm gray from Valspar with a subtle pink undertone. Its LRV is about 7.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown (98% match).

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LRV

7.5 · Very dark

Undertone

Pink · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

8005-12G

HEX

#534C4C

RGB

83, 76, 76

HSL

0°, 4%, 31%

Family

Grays

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Bittersweet Molasses in other brands?

Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Samson Bronze (DEB005), 98%; PPG: Bark (PPG1007-7), 97%; Behr: Black Elegance (N570-7), 96%; Glidden: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Metropolis (SW 9575), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Silhouette (AF-655), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Urbane Bronze (HGSW7048), 92%. 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 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.