Valspar

Caramel Suede

V090-5

Caramel Suede is a deep golden brown with a suede-like warmth. It feels masculine without going cold. This shade can work on a study wall, mudroom lockers, or an exterior door.

Ivory trim is the gentle choice, with blackened bronze nearby. In strong sun, the gold note becomes clearer. In shadow, it settles toward tobacco brown, so test both sides of the room.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V090-5

Collection

Popular

Caramel Suede 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 Caramel Suede under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Caramel Suede under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

34°

Orange Family

Lightness

41%

Medium

Saturation

41%

Moderate

LRV

18.1
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
#956f3e
RGB Decimal
149, 111, 62
RGB Percent
58.4%, 43.5%, 24.3%
HSL
33.8, 41.2%, 41.4%
HSV
33.8, 58.4%, 58.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 25.5%, 58.4%, 41.6%
YIQ
116.8, 38.4, -7.3
XYZ
18.95, 18.11, 7.05
CIE Lab
49.62, 9.22, 32.82
CIE Luv
49.62, 29.24, 35.13
Hunter Lab
42.55, 7.52, 19.13
Decimal
9793342

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