Valspar Big Apple
8006-2F · #8E8A81 · LRV ~25.5
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Alloy (~100% proximity)Big Apple (8006-2F) is a dark greige from Valspar with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Alloy (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Big Apple in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
25.5 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
8006-2F
HEX
#8E8A81
RGB
142, 138, 129
HSL
42°, 5%, 53%
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Big Apple FAQ
What undertone does Big Apple have?
Big Apple is a dark greige with a subtle yellow 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 Big Apple?
Big Apple has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Big Apple in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Alloy (SW 9569), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Castle Gate (CSP-75), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Highland Country (DEGR39), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), ~97% proximity; Behr: Wet Cement (HDC-NT-23), ~97% proximity; PPG: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), ~96% proximity; Glidden: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~94% 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 Big Apple?
The HEX code of Big Apple (8006-2F) is #8E8A81, RGB 142, 138, 129. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.