Valspar Tempest's Teapot
M250 · #252D31 · LRV ~2.5
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams After the Storm (~94% proximity)Tempest's Teapot (M250) is a cool black from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 2.5 (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 (~94% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
2.5 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
M250
HEX
#252D31
RGB
37, 45, 49
HSL
200°, 14%, 17%
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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, 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 Tempest's Teapot?
Tempest's Teapot has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Tempest's Teapot in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: After the Storm (SW 9685), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), ~91% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Black Forest Green (HC-187), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~84% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~83% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~82% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~82% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~82% 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 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.