Valspar

Barrister Gray

T688

Barrister Gray is a medium gray with a khaki-green undertone. It is not a cool silver. The color can handle offices, built-ins, or exterior accents where a neutral needs backbone.

In a full room, it may feel heavier than expected because of the muted value. Use warm off-white trim beside darker wood. Under cool LED lighting, sample carefully so it does not turn flat.

Brand

Valspar

Code

T688

Collection

The Classic Collection

Barrister Gray 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 Barrister Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Barrister Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

83°

Yellow Family

Lightness

59%

Medium

Saturation

4%

Near Neutral

LRV

32.3
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
#989b93
RGB Decimal
152, 155, 147
RGB Percent
59.6%, 60.8%, 57.6%
HSL
82.5, 3.8%, 59.2%
HSV
82.5, 5.2%, 60.8%
CMYK
1.9%, 0.0%, 5.2%, 39.2%
YIQ
153.2, 0.8, -3.1
XYZ
29.94, 32.22, 32.25
CIE Lab
63.53, -2.60, 3.81
CIE Luv
63.53, -1.28, 5.84
Hunter Lab
56.77, -2.24, 3.22
Decimal
10001299

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