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Valspar Subtle

T542 · #E5E2E3 · LRV ~76.6

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Early Crocus (~100% proximity)

Subtle (T542) is a true off-white from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 76.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Early Crocus (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Subtle in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

76.6 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Subtle in other brands?

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