Blackened Pine 5003-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #525750, estimated 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.
Valspar · #525750 · 5003-2C
Blackened Pine
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Blackened Pine Technical Profile
HEX Code#525750
RGB82, 87, 80
Estimated LRV9.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Blackened Pine
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blackened Pine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blackened Pine are Twilight Forest by Behr (a close digital match), Midnight Spruce by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Shaded Fern by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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