Valspar Barometer
M259 · #878E8F · LRV ~26.5
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Hearthstone (~98% proximity)Barometer (M259) is a dark cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Hearthstone (~98% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
26.5 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
M259
HEX
#878E8F
RGB
135, 142, 143
HSL
187°, 3%, 55%
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Barometer FAQ
What undertone does Barometer have?
Barometer is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue-green 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 Barometer?
Barometer has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Barometer in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Hearthstone (1601), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Gray (DEGR74), ~98% proximity; Behr: Overcast (PPU26-21), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), ~95% proximity; PPG: Feldspar (PPG1038-5), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Feldspar (PPG1038-5), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Software (SW 7074), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Software (HGSW7074), ~92% 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 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.