Valspar

Earthy Beige

M351

Earthy Beige is a balanced mid beige with a dry, slightly gray-tan base. It behaves calmly. This shade can handle open rooms where white feels stark and darker taupe feels heavy.

It works with stone, jute, and natural wood without demanding attention. In cool northern light, it may lose warmth and look more putty-like. Add richer accents if the room starts to feel washed out.

Brand

Valspar

Code

M351

Collection

The Soft Collection

Earthy Beige 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 Earthy Beige under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Earthy Beige under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

37°

Orange Family

Lightness

64%

Medium

Saturation

19%

Muted

LRV

40.1
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
#b5a893
RGB Decimal
181, 168, 147
RGB Percent
71.0%, 65.9%, 57.6%
HSL
37.1, 18.7%, 64.3%
HSV
37.1, 18.8%, 71.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 7.2%, 18.8%, 29.0%
YIQ
169.5, 14.5, -3.8
XYZ
38.33, 39.94, 33.29
CIE Lab
69.42, 1.18, 12.54
CIE Luv
69.42, 9.12, 17.32
Hunter Lab
63.19, 1.07, 10.37
Decimal
11905171

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