Valspar

Caliente

M104

Caliente is a deep brick red with a warm orange-brown undertone. It feels spicy. Use it on a front door, dining room accent, or furniture piece where strong warmth belongs.

LRV 16 keeps it deep, so surrounding neutrals should stay lighter. Pair with cream trim, dark bronze, or natural wood. In western sun, the red may feel especially hot.

Brand

Valspar

Code

M104

Collection

The Natural Collection

Caliente 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 Caliente under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Caliente under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

9°

Red Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

40%

Moderate

LRV

16.0
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
#a95849
RGB Decimal
169, 88, 73
RGB Percent
66.3%, 34.5%, 28.6%
HSL
9.4, 39.7%, 47.5%
HSV
9.4, 56.8%, 66.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 47.9%, 56.8%, 33.7%
YIQ
110.5, 53.1, 12.4
XYZ
21.05, 15.90, 8.26
CIE Lab
46.84, 31.68, 23.67
CIE Luv
46.84, 59.93, 21.26
Hunter Lab
39.87, 27.46, 14.59
Decimal
11098185

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel