Sable Calm 5002-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #565B57, LRV 10 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carbon Dating from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #565B57 · 5002-2C
Sable Calm
10%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sable Calm Technical Profile
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Sable Calm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sable Calm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSable Calm
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCarbon Dating
Carbon Dating
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pointed Fir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tornado Wind
Vista Paint
Very similar
Shaded Fern
PPG
Very similar
Ashwood Moss
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Basalt Grey
RAL
Very similar
Twilight Forest
Behr
Very similar
Forged Steel
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Ship'S Anchor
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sable Calm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sable Calm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sable Calm are Carbon Dating by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pointed Fir by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Tornado Wind by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sable Calm'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 Sable Calm?
Sable Calm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.1, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.