Valspar

Cloak of Mystery

M141

Cloak Of Mystery is a deep clay red with a muted brown undertone. It behaves like an earthy accent color, not a neutral taupe. A powder room wall, dining room built-in, or exterior door gives it enough focus.

The depth will need good lighting indoors. Pair with warm stone, aged brass, or cream plaster. Cool gray flooring can make the red side look dusty, so test at floor level.

Brand

Valspar

Code

M141

Collection

The Natural Collection

Cloak of Mystery 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 Cloak of Mystery under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Cloak of Mystery under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

6°

Red Family

Lightness

46%

Medium

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

15.5
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
#8e635e
RGB Decimal
142, 99, 94
RGB Percent
55.7%, 38.8%, 36.9%
HSL
6.2, 20.3%, 46.3%
HSV
6.2, 33.8%, 55.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 30.3%, 33.8%, 44.3%
YIQ
111.3, 27.2, 7.5
XYZ
17.64, 15.48, 12.65
CIE Lab
46.29, 16.71, 9.81
CIE Luv
46.29, 28.45, 9.50
Hunter Lab
39.35, 13.67, 6.88
Decimal
9331550

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