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Valspar Subtle

T542 · #E5E2E3 · LRV 76.6

Compare with other brands: Behr Early Crocus is a 100% match

Subtle (T542) is a true off-white from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 76.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Early Crocus (100% match).

Compare Subtle with other brands

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LRV

76.6 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

T542

HEX

#E5E2E3

RGB

229, 226, 227

HSL

340°, 5%, 89%

Family

Off-whites

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Subtle FAQ

What undertone does Subtle have?

Subtle has no strong undertone: it reads as a true off-white. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Subtle?

Subtle has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 76.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Subtle in other brands?

Behr: Early Crocus (PR-W2), 100%; PPG: Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2), 99%; Glidden: Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Mountain Air (DE6393), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Feathered Violet (882), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Opalescent (SW 9686), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ice Cube (HGSW6252), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Great White (No. 2006), 94%. 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 Subtle?

The HEX code of Subtle (T542) is #E5E2E3, RGB 229, 226, 227. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.