Valspar Understory (T638) Paint Color

Color Name
Understory (T638)
Hex Color Code
#C4C6AF
RGB Color Code
RGB(196, 198, 175)
CMYK Values*
1.0%, 0.0%, 11.6%, 22.4%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Understory (T638) color - its meaning and example

What color is Understory (T638)?

Understory (T638) color belongs to the green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Understory (T638) is #C4C6AF, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 198, 175).

In the RGB color model, Understory (T638) has a red value of 196, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 11.6% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 65.2° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Understory (T638) has a hue of 65.2° (degrees), 11.6 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.

Understory (T638) is cool or warm?

The color Understory (T638) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Understory (T638)? (For interior and product design)

Understory (T638) has an LRV of nearly 55.2. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
Understory (T638)
LRV 55.2
Light Color

Compare LRV 55.2 of Understory (T638) 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 55.2 puts Valspar Understory (T638) paint color in the medium 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

Understory (T638) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #C4C6AF
Hex triplet
#C4C6AF
Red
C4
Green
C6
Blue
AF
RGBA / RGB rgb(196, 198, 175)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
1.01%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
11.62%
Key
22.35%
HSL hsl(65.22deg, 16.8 %, 73.1 %)
Hue
65.22°
Saturation
16.79 %
Lightness
73.14 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
65.22°
Saturation
11.62 %
Brightness / Value
77.65 %
RYB ryb(27, 68, 41)
Red
27 (10.7%)
Yellow
68 (26.6%)
Blue
41 (16.0%)
HWB
Hue
65.22°
Whiteness
68.63 %
Blackness
22.35 %
CMY
Cyan
23.14%
Magenta
22.35%
Yellow
31.37%
XYZ
X
50.7
Y
55.22
Z
48.54
YXY
Y1
55.22
X
0.33
Y2
0.36
CIE-Lab
L
79.17
A
-4.71
B
11.29
CIE-Lch
L
79.17
C
12.24
H
112.64
CIE-Luv
L
79.17
U
0.08
V
17.18
Hunter-Lab
L
74.31
A
-8.26
B
13.28
Other
LRV
~ 55.2 %
Munsell Color System
5.6GY 7.8/2.2

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Understory (T638) (Paint - Valspar)

These are the named colors closest to Understory (T638) (Paint - Valspar), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#CCCCB7 Color Dark Beige
97.95% match | ΔE 2.05
#D4D2AD Color Dark Cream
94.68% match | ΔE 5.32
#CFCFC4 Color Pastel Gray
94.42% match | ΔE 5.58
#B2BEB5 Color Ash Gray
93.08% match | ΔE 6.92

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


RAL Design

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Understory (T638) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Pantone PMS

#C3C6A8 Color PANTONE 5803 C
97.60% match | ΔE 2.40
#CAC7A7 Color PANTONE 454 C
96.57% match | ΔE 3.43
#BBBEAF Color PANTONE 4177 C
96.45% match | ΔE 3.55
#C7C3B2 Color PANTONE 4239 C
96.09% match | ΔE 3.91

Pantone TCX

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Pantone TCX


British Standard 4800

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Understory (T638) to British Standard 4800


RAL Classic

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Understory (T638) to RAL Classic


Paint similar to Understory (T638) (Paint - Valspar)

These are the real paint colors closest to Understory (T638) (Paint - Valspar) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Understory (T638) once it is on a wall.


Valspar

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Valspar

#C4C6AF Color Understory (T638)
Paint - Valspar
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#C8C5B3 Color Grasscloth (T669)
96.81% match | ΔE 3.19

Benjamin Moore

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Benjamin Moore


PPG Paints

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Understory (T638) to PPG Paints


Sherwin Williams

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Sherwin Williams


Behr

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Behr


Farrow & Ball

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Farrow & Ball

#CACCBA Color Eddy (301)
97.55% match | ΔE 2.45
#BEC1B3 Color Mizzle (266)
96.44% match | ΔE 3.56

Dunn-Edwards

Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Dunn-Edwards


Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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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.

Complementary / Opposite Color

#C4C6AF
Understory (T638)
#B1AFC6
Pastel Lilac*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Valspar Understory (T638) - #C4C6AF?

Color that best contrast with Valspar Understory (T638) - #C4C6AF is #B1AFC6, color name is Pastel Lilac*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Valspar Understory (T638) - #C4C6AF?

Complementary or Opposite color for Valspar Understory (T638) - #C4C6AF is #B1AFC6, color name is Pastel Lilac*.

Example Color Images and Mockup

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