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.
Ref. #525750 · 5003-2C
Blackened Pine
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Blackened Pine Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Blackened Pine Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Blackened Pine.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blackened Pine's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.