Blackened Pine by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #525750 · 5003-2C

Blackened Pine

9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Blackened Pine 5003-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #525750, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twilight Forest from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blackened Pine Technical Profile

HEX Code#525750
RGB82, 87, 80
LRV9.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Blackened Pine in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blackened Pine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparBlackened Pine
Nearly identical
BehrTwilight Forest

Twilight Forest

Behr

Nearly identical

Midnight Spruce

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Shaded Fern

PPG

Nearly identical

Ashwood Moss

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Tarpaulin Grey

RAL

Very similar

Pointed Fir

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pointed Fir

Vista Paint

Very similar

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Metal .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Mertie Kay

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Studio Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Dark Umber

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blackened Pine

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blackened Pine

#525750

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#578361

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blackened Pine

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ashwood Moss

Complement

Cracked Pepper

Blackened Pine Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sandstone Gray

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gilded Pesto

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Stripe

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pishposh

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

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#545659

Chimney Smoke

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English Tea Party

Valspar · 6004-2C

#5D5952

Journey

Valspar · 6010-1

#595048

Burnt Tile

Valspar · 6011-2

#594E49

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

Gray Area

Behr · 770F-4

#85A0A0

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore · 2133-40

#7D8085

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Blackened Pine — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blackened Pine have?
Blackened Pine by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blackened Pine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blackened Pine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blackened Pine are Twilight Forest by Behr (a near-identical match), Midnight Spruce by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Shaded Fern by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blackened Pine's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Blackened Pine?
Blackened Pine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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