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Valspar Tomcat

8006-12G · #2F2F2F · LRV 2.8

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black is a 99% match

Tomcat (8006-12G) is a true black from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 2.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (99% match). Also sold as V114-3.

Compare Tomcat with other brands

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LRV

2.8 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

8006-12G

HEX

#2F2F2F

RGB

47, 47, 47

HSL

0°, 0%, 18%

Family

Blacks

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Tomcat FAQ

What undertone does Tomcat have?

Tomcat has no strong undertone: it reads as a true black. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Tomcat in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (SW 6258), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Black (HC-190), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 90%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 88%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 87%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 87%. 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 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.