Valspar

Architect

T700

Architect sits near black as an olive-gray, closer to weathered metal than standard charcoal. Use pale trim to catch its olive edge. The color suits exterior shutters, interior doors, or a compact office with strong lamps.

Because the green is muted, it can look almost black beside bright white. Warm oak and off-white walls bring out the earthy side. A satin finish is smarter on doors because this depth will show rub marks.

Brand

Valspar

Code

T700

Collection

The Classic Collection

Architect in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Architect under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Architect under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

56°

Orange Family

Lightness

37%

Dark

Saturation

8%

Very Muted

LRV

12.3
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#646356
RGB Decimal
100, 99, 86
RGB Percent
39.2%, 38.8%, 33.7%
HSL
55.7, 7.5%, 36.5%
HSV
55.7, 14.0%, 39.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.0%, 14.0%, 60.8%
YIQ
97.8, 4.8, -3.8
XYZ
11.40, 12.30, 10.58
CIE Lab
41.70, -2.13, 7.53
CIE Luv
41.70, 1.28, 9.76
Hunter Lab
35.08, -1.57, 5.17
Decimal
6579030

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel