Valspar

Barley

8007-12F

Barley is warm neutral at a very light value, with a gentle oat undertone. It is brighter than beige. Use it in kitchens, halls, or bedrooms where pure white feels cold.

The color can support wood floors and cream fabrics without looking yellow-heavy. On trim, it may read too warm beside cool wall colors. Pair with soft whites and natural textures. Strong sunlight keeps it open and airy.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8007-12F

Barley 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 Barley under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Barley under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

88%

Light

Saturation

19%

Muted

LRV

77.0
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
#e7e3dc
RGB Decimal
231, 227, 220
RGB Percent
90.6%, 89.0%, 86.3%
HSL
38.2, 18.6%, 88.4%
HSV
38.2, 4.8%, 90.6%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.7%, 4.8%, 9.4%
YIQ
227.4, 4.6, -1.3
XYZ
73.34, 77.09, 78.73
CIE Lab
90.37, 0.14, 3.88
CIE Luv
90.37, 2.68, 5.85
Hunter Lab
87.80, 0.14, 3.82
Decimal
15197148

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel