Valspar Tuxedo
8006-8G · #22262B · LRV ~1.9
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams After the Storm (~90% proximity)Tuxedo (8006-8G) is a cool black from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 1.9 (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 After the Storm (~90% proximity).
Closest tone to Tuxedo in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
1.9 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
8006-8G
HEX
#22262B
RGB
34, 38, 43
HSL
213°, 12%, 15%
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Tuxedo FAQ
What undertone does Tuxedo have?
Tuxedo is a cool black with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Tuxedo?
Tuxedo has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 1.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Tuxedo in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: After the Storm (SW 9685), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), ~89% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Black (HC-190), ~87% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~79% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~78% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~77% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~77% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~77% 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 Tuxedo?
The HEX code of Tuxedo (8006-8G) is #22262B, RGB 34, 38, 43. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.