Fait Accompli
V141-6 · #1D3233 · LRV 2.8 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Fait Accompli2.8
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Fait Accompli, Really?
Fait Accompli reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar V141-6 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Fait Accompli
Fait Accompli earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Fait Accompli
At LRV 2.8, Fait Accompli is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Fait Accompli are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar V141-6 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Black Forest GreenHC-187 · Benjamin Moore | 4.3 | 5 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Fait Accompli within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #1D3233 in HSL space. Pair Fait Accompli with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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