Sable Evening 5006-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #636560, estimated 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.
Valspar · #636560 · 5006-2C
Sable Evening
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sable Evening Technical Profile
HEX Code#636560
RGB99, 101, 96
Estimated LRV12.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Night Owl
Sherwin-Williams
#63655F
Close digital match
Black Locust
Behr
#646763
Close digital match
Tornado Wind
Hirshfield's
#60635F
Close digital match
Deepest Valley Green
PPG
#636761
Close digital match
Fade to Black
Dunn-Edwards
#676965
Close digital match
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
#626664
Close digital match
Castlemare
Vista Paint
#60635B
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Kendall Charcoal
Benjamin Moore
#686763
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Dark Umber
Kilz
#605F58
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Ashton Grey
Dutch Boy
#66665A
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Quartz Grey
RAL
#6C6960
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Metal .05
Colorhouse
#535654
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Colors That Work With Sable Evening
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sable Evening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sable Evening are Night Owl by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Black Locust by Behr (a close digital match), Tornado Wind by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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