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Valspar Black Currant

V125-6 · #3D3940 · LRV 4.3

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Black Swan is a 98% match

Black Currant (V125-6) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 4.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Black Swan (98% match).

Compare Black Currant with other brands

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LRV

4.3 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

V125-6

HEX

#3D3940

RGB

61, 57, 64

HSL

274°, 6%, 24%

Family

Grays

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Black Currant FAQ

What undertone does Black Currant have?

Black Currant is a deep cool gray with a subtle violet 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 Black Currant?

Black Currant has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.3 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 Currant in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Black Swan (SW 6279), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (HGSW6988), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Toucan Black (2118-20), 96%; PPG: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), 92%; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Dark Engine (DE6350), 91%; Behr: Carbon (N520-7), 89%. 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 Currant?

The HEX code of Black Currant (V125-6) is #3D3940, RGB 61, 57, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.