Valspar

Artful

T685

Artful is a muted green-gray that behaves more like a quiet neutral than a decorative green. The undertone is subtle. It can calm a bedroom, built-in wall, or mudroom without pulling attention from wood floors.

On the chip, it may look plain. On walls, nearby whites and woods decide whether the green shows. Pair with brushed nickel for a cooler mood or rattan for warmth.

Brand

Valspar

Code

T685

Collection

The Classic Collection

Artful 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 Artful under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Artful under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

156°

Cyan Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

6%

Very Muted

LRV

39.0
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
#a0aaa6
RGB Decimal
160, 170, 166
RGB Percent
62.7%, 66.7%, 65.1%
HSL
156.0, 5.6%, 64.7%
HSV
156.0, 5.9%, 66.7%
CMYK
5.9%, 0.0%, 2.4%, 33.3%
YIQ
166.6, -4.7, -3.4
XYZ
35.75, 38.98, 41.72
CIE Lab
68.73, -4.29, 0.83
CIE Luv
68.73, -5.37, 1.94
Hunter Lab
62.43, -3.81, 0.74
Decimal
10529446

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel