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Valspar Barometer

M259 · #878E8F · LRV 26.5

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Hearthstone is a 98% match

Barometer (M259) is a dark cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 26.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Hearthstone (98% match).

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LRV

26.5 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

M259

HEX

#878E8F

RGB

135, 142, 143

HSL

187°, 3%, 55%

Family

Grays

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Barometer FAQ

What undertone does Barometer have?

Barometer is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue-green 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 Barometer?

Barometer has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Barometer in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Hearthstone (1601), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Gray (DEGR74), 98%; Behr: Overcast (PPU26-21), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), 95%; PPG: Feldspar (PPG1038-5), 95%; Glidden: Feldspar (PPG1038-5), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Software (SW 7074), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Software (HGSW7074), 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 Barometer?

The HEX code of Barometer (M259) is #878E8F, RGB 135, 142, 143. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.