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Valspar Black Heron

V120-3 · #3A3C3D · LRV 4.5

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

Black Heron (V120-3) is a deep gray from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 4.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Ebony King (98% match).

Compare Black Heron with other brands

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LRV

4.5 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

V120-3

HEX

#3A3C3D

RGB

58, 60, 61

HSL

200°, 3%, 23%

Family

Grays

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Black Heron FAQ

What undertone does Black Heron have?

Black Heron has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray. 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 Black Heron?

Black Heron has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Black Heron in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Ebony King (2132-20), 98%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 98%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Carbonized Wood (DESS50), 98%; Behr: Carbon (N520-7), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), 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 Black Heron?

The HEX code of Black Heron (V120-3) is #3A3C3D, RGB 58, 60, 61. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.