Sable Evening 5006-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #636560, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night Owl from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #636560 · 5006-2C
Sable Evening
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sable Evening Technical Profile
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Sable Evening in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sable Evening in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSable Evening
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNight Owl
Night Owl
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Black Locust
Behr
Nearly identical
Tornado Wind
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Deepest Valley Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Fade to Black
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Castlemare
Vista Paint
Very similar
Kendall Charcoal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Ashton Grey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sable Evening
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sable Evening
#636560
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#689563
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sable Evening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sable Evening 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 Evening.
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 Evening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sable Evening have?
Sable Evening by Valspar has a neutral 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 Evening in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sable Evening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sable Evening are Night Owl by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Black Locust by Behr (a near-identical match), Tornado Wind by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sable Evening'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 Evening?
Sable Evening has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.8, 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
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 Evening's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.