Valspar Tomcat
8006-12G · #2F2F2F · LRV ~2.8
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (~99% proximity)Tomcat (8006-12G) is a true black from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 2.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (~99% proximity). Also sold as V114-3.
Closest tone to Tomcat in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
2.8 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
8006-12G
HEX
#2F2F2F
RGB
47, 47, 47
HSL
0°, 0%, 18%
Family
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Tomcat FAQ
What undertone does Tomcat have?
Tomcat has no strong undertone: it reads as a true black, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Tomcat?
Tomcat has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 2.8 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 Tomcat in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (SW 6258), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Black (HC-190), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~90% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~88% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~87% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~87% 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 Tomcat?
The HEX code of Tomcat (8006-12G) is #2F2F2F, RGB 47, 47, 47. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.