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Valspar Veiled Vinyl

M231 · #54525A · LRV ~8.7

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Coal Mine (~97% proximity)

Veiled Vinyl (M231) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Coal Mine (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Veiled Vinyl in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

M231

HEX

#54525A

RGB

84, 82, 90

HSL

255°, 5%, 34%

Family

Grays

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Veiled Vinyl FAQ

What undertone does Veiled Vinyl have?

Veiled Vinyl is a deep cool gray with a subtle violet 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 Veiled Vinyl?

Veiled Vinyl has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.7 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 Veiled Vinyl in other brands?

Behr: Coal Mine (N540-7), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Almost Black (2130-30), ~95% proximity; PPG: Purple Parlor (PPG13-17), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Gray Flannel (PPG1013-6), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Midnight (SW 6264), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Midnight (HGSW6264), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Edge of Black (DE6349), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~92% 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 Veiled Vinyl?

The HEX code of Veiled Vinyl (M231) is #54525A, RGB 84, 82, 90. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.