Ref. #565B57 · 5002-2C
Sable Calm
10%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sable Calm Technical Profile
What color is Sable Calm? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #565B57. Colors similar to Sable Calm include Hirshfield's Pointed Fir, Vista Paint Tornado Wind, Benjamin Moore Ashwood Moss. Sable Calm has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Sable Calm creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Sable Calm pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Sable Calm
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sable Calm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sable Calm
#565B57
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B897B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sable Calm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sable Calm 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 Sable Calm.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sable Calm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sable Calm have?
Sable Calm by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Sable Calm from other brands?
The closest matches are Pointed Fir by Hirshfield's (#575D56), Tornado Wind by Vista Paint (#5C605A), Ashwood Moss by Benjamin Moore (#575952). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sable Calm?
Sable Calm has an LRV of 10.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sable Calm's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.