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Valspar Tempest's Teapot

M250 · #252D31 · LRV 2.5

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams After the Storm is a 94% match

Tempest's Teapot (M250) is a cool black from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 2.5 (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 (94% match).

Compare Tempest's Teapot with other brands

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LRV

2.5 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

M250

HEX

#252D31

RGB

37, 45, 49

HSL

200°, 14%, 17%

Family

Blacks

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Tempest's Teapot FAQ

What undertone does Tempest's Teapot have?

Tempest's Teapot 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 Tempest's Teapot?

Tempest's Teapot has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 2.5 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 Tempest's Teapot in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: After the Storm (SW 9685), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), 91%; Benjamin Moore: Black Forest Green (HC-187), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 84%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 83%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 82%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 82%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 82%. 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 Tempest's Teapot?

The HEX code of Tempest's Teapot (M250) is #252D31, RGB 37, 45, 49. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.