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Valspar Tuxedo

8006-8G · #22262B · LRV 1.9

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams After the Storm is a 90% match

Tuxedo (8006-8G) is a cool black from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 1.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams After the Storm (90% match).

Compare Tuxedo with other brands

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LRV

1.9 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

8006-8G

HEX

#22262B

RGB

34, 38, 43

HSL

213°, 12%, 15%

Family

Blacks

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Tuxedo FAQ

What undertone does Tuxedo have?

Tuxedo is a cool black with a subtle blue 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 Tuxedo?

Tuxedo has an 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.

What is the closest match to Tuxedo in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: After the Storm (SW 9685), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), 89%; Benjamin Moore: Black (HC-190), 87%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 79%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 78%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 77%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 77%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 77%. 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 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.