Valspar Black Heron
V120-3 · #3A3C3D · LRV ~4.5
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Ebony King (~98% proximity)Black Heron (V120-3) is a deep gray from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Ebony King (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Black Heron in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
4.5 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
V120-3
HEX
#3A3C3D
RGB
58, 60, 61
HSL
200°, 3%, 23%
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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, 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 Black Heron?
Black Heron has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Black Heron in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Ebony King (2132-20), ~98% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Carbonized Wood (DESS50), ~98% proximity; Behr: Carbon (N520-7), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), ~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 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.