Valspar Soft Panther
8006-12F · #4D494C · LRV 6.9
Compare with other brands: Behr Catwalk is a 97% matchSoft Panther (8006-12F) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 6.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Catwalk (97% match). Also sold as V124-6.
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LRV
6.9 · Very dark
Undertone
Violet · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
8006-12F
HEX
#4D494C
RGB
77, 73, 76
HSL
315°, 3%, 29%
Family
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Soft Panther FAQ
What undertone does Soft Panther have?
Soft Panther 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 Soft Panther?
Soft Panther has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.9 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 Soft Panther in other brands?
Behr: Catwalk (N550-7), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Deep Indigo (1442), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir (SW 9154), 96%; PPG: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), 96%; Glidden: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Black Bean (DE6385), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 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 Soft Panther?
The HEX code of Soft Panther (8006-12F) is #4D494C, RGB 77, 73, 76. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.