Valspar

Dancing Bear

M137

Dancing Bear is a deep caramel brown with an orange undertone. It feels cozy fast. Dancing Bear works on den walls, a cabinet island, or trim in a room with pale plaster.

Because it sits near LRV 16, poor lighting can make it cave-like. Bring in cream, brass, and textured fabrics for relief. Use a real brushout so Dancing Bear shows its depth.

Brand

Valspar

Code

M137

Collection

The Natural Collection

Dancing Bear 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 Dancing Bear under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Dancing Bear under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

29°

Red Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

32%

Moderate

LRV

16.5
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
#8d6a49
RGB Decimal
141, 106, 73
RGB Percent
55.3%, 41.6%, 28.6%
HSL
29.1, 31.8%, 42.0%
HSV
29.1, 48.2%, 55.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 24.8%, 48.2%, 44.7%
YIQ
112.7, 31.5, -2.9
XYZ
17.34, 16.45, 8.56
CIE Lab
47.56, 9.61, 23.90
CIE Luv
47.56, 25.66, 26.32
Hunter Lab
40.56, 7.74, 14.82
Decimal
9267785

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel