Valspar

Churchill Downs

V147-4

Churchill Downs is a deep khaki taupe with a muted olive-brown base. It has a traditional, tailored feel on walls or millwork. A study, stair hall, or dining room can take it when pale beige lacks enough presence.

The color needs a clear trim contrast. Red brick can pull out the green side, so sample near fireplaces and exterior masonry. A warm off-white ceiling keeps it from feeling too low.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V147-4

Churchill Downs 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 Churchill Downs under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Churchill Downs under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

54%

Medium

Saturation

15%

Very Muted

LRV

28.2
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
#9b9079
RGB Decimal
155, 144, 121
RGB Percent
60.8%, 56.5%, 47.5%
HSL
40.6, 14.5%, 54.1%
HSV
40.6, 21.9%, 60.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 7.1%, 21.9%, 39.2%
YIQ
144.7, 14.0, -4.9
XYZ
26.94, 28.30, 22.13
CIE Lab
60.15, 0.19, 13.71
CIE Luv
60.15, 8.05, 18.38
Hunter Lab
53.19, 0.17, 10.49
Decimal
10195065

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes