Sable Calm
5002-2C · #494E49 · LRV 7.3 — neutral with no strong undertone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Dark Kettle Black2.3
- 2Sable Calm7.3
What Color Is Sable Calm, Really?
Sable Calm reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 5002-2C behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sable Calm
Sable Calm earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
How Lighting Changes Sable Calm
At LRV 7.3, Sable Calm 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. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Sable Calm 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 5002-2C 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Rock BottomSW 7062 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.5 | 7 | Color page → |
| Behr | Forest FloorPPF-55 · Behr | 0.9 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Deep River1582 · Benjamin Moore | 1.3 | 8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | LicoricePPG1009-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.4 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Enchanted Forest Green30GY 07/051 · Glidden | 1.4 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Mertie Kay425-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.3 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Sable Calm 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 #494E49 in HSL space. Pair Sable Calm with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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