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Valspar Caviar

V123-3 · #3C3E3C · LRV 4.7

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

Caviar (V123-3) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 4.7 (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 Blacktop (98% match).

Compare Caviar with other brands

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LRV

4.7 · Very dark

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

V123-3

HEX

#3C3E3C

RGB

60, 62, 60

HSL

120°, 2%, 24%

Family

Grays

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Caviar FAQ

What undertone does Caviar have?

Caviar is a deep cool gray with a subtle green undertone. 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 Caviar?

Caviar has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.7 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 Caviar in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Blacktop (2135-10), 98%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 98%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 97%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Carbonized Wood (DESS50), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 95%. 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 Caviar?

The HEX code of Caviar (V123-3) is #3C3E3C, RGB 60, 62, 60. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.