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Valspar Black Currant (V125-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Black Currant (V125-6)
Hex Color Code: #3D3940
RGB Color Code: RGB(61, 57, 64)
CMYK Values*: 4.7%, 10.9%, 0.0%, 74.9%
Color Family (Hue): black





About Black Currant (V125-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Black Currant (V125-6)?

Black Currant (V125-6) color belongs to the black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Currant (V125-6) is #3D3940, and the RGB color code is RGB(61, 57, 64).

In the RGB color model, Black Currant (V125-6) has a red value of 61, a green value of 57, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.7% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 74.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 274.3° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation, and 23.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Currant (V125-6) has a hue of 274.3° (degrees), 10.9 % saturation and 25.1 % brightness/value.


Black Currant (V125-6) is cool or warm?

The color Black Currant (V125-6) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Black Currant (V125-6)?

Black Currant (V125-6) has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Black Currant (V125-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 4 of Black Currant (V125-6) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 4 puts Valspar Black Currant (V125-6) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Black Currant (V125-6) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(61, 57, 64)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Green
57 (22.4%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.69%
Magenta
10.94%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
74.90%

HSL

HSL(274.29deg, 5.8 %, 23.7 %)

Hue
274.29°
Saturation
5.79 %.
Lightness
23.73 %.

RYB

RYB(152, 156, 174)
Red
152 (59.6%)
Yellow
156 (61.2%)
Blue
174 (68.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
274.29°
Saturation
10.94 %.
Brightness / Value
25.10 %.

HWB

H: 274.29°

W: 22.35 %

B: 74.90 %

XYZ

X : 4.31

Y : 4.29

Z : 5.45

YXY

Y1 : 4.29

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 76.08%

M : 77.65%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 4.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.6P 2.3/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 24.6

A : 3.33

B : -3.71

CIE-Lch

L : 24.6

C : 4.98

H : 311.92

CIE-Luv

L : 24.6

U : 1.64

V : -4.55

Hunter-Lab

L : 20.71

A : 0.94

B : -1.11






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Black Currant (V125-6) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Black Currant (V125-6) (Paint - Valspar). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#3F3F3F
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ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#333333
Dark Charcoal
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Black Currant (V125-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Black Currant (V125-6) to Pantone PMS


#3D3A3E
PANTONE 8602 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#464142
PANTONE 4287 C
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#4D4345
PANTONE 10387 C
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#363432
PANTONE 10399 C
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Black Currant (V125-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Black Currant (V125-6) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Black Currant (V125-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Black Currant (V125-6) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Black Currant (V125-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Black Currant (V125-6) to RAL Classic


#3D3635
RAL 8019 - Gray Brown
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#2F3234
RAL 7021 - Black Gray
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)
#2B2B2C
RAL 9004 - Signal Black
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Black Currant (V125-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Black Currant (V125-6) to British Standard 4800


#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#474659
BS 22-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Black Currant (V125-6) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Black Currant (V125-6) (Paint - Valspar). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


Black Currant (V125-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Black Currant (V125-6) to Valspar


#424040
Arrowhead (8006-11F)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#2F3238
Very Black (5011-2)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#443F3E
Safari Brown (6009-1)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Black Currant (V125-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Black Currant (V125-6) to Sherwin Williams


#3A373E
Black Swan (SW 6279)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#3B373C
Bohemian Black (SW 6988)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#393437
Deep Forest Brown (SW 9175)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#353337
Domino (SW 6989)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Black Currant (V125-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Black Currant (V125-6) to Benjamin Moore


#413D44
Galaxy (2117-20)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#353435
Universal Black (2118-10)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#3D3D3E
Black Jack (2133-20)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#343435
Twilight Zone (2127-10)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)





PPG Paints


Black Currant (V125-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Black Currant (V125-6) to PPG Paints


#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#49454B
Blackhearth (PPG1003-7)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


Behr


Black Currant (V125-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Black Currant (V125-6) to Behr


#483E45
Eclectic Purple (PPU17-20)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#4A4649
Catwalk (N550-7)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#4E4850
Extravagance (MQ5-1)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#4B4950
Limo-Scene (N560-7)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Black Currant (V125-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Black Currant (V125-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Valspar Black Currant (V125-6) - #3D3940 Color Images and Patterns


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