Cold Pressed (M255) is a deep brown from Valspar with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10 (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 Nettle (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Cold Pressed in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

10 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

M255

HEX

#635840

RGB

99, 88, 64

HSL

41°, 21%, 32%

Family

Browns

Colors similar to Cold Pressed in Valspar

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Cold Pressed FAQ

What undertone does Cold Pressed have?

Cold Pressed is a deep brown with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Cold Pressed?

Cold Pressed has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10 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 Cold Pressed in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Nettle (SW 9535), ~97% proximity; PPG: Grapevine (PPG1027-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Grapevine (PPG1027-7), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Roam Wild (DEBN61), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Night Owl (CC-662), ~93% proximity; Behr: Kilimanjaro (N340-7), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pier (HGSW7545), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~86% 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 Cold Pressed?

The HEX code of Cold Pressed (M255) is #635840, RGB 99, 88, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.