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Valspar Veiled Vinyl

M231 · #54525A · LRV 8.7

Compare with other brands: Behr Coal Mine is a 97% match

Veiled Vinyl (M231) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 8.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Coal Mine (97% match).

Compare Veiled Vinyl with other brands

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LRV

8.7 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Veiled Vinyl in other brands?

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