Valspar

El Dorado

8003-21F

El Dorado is a deep ocher brown with a honeyed undertone. Gold drives the color. It works best as a controlled dose, such as a front door, built-in niche, or lower cabinetry.

On every wall, it can feel heavy unless the room has generous light. Work warm white plaster or dark green textiles into the room. Avoid placing it beside already-orange floors without a large sample.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8003-21F

El Dorado 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 El Dorado under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar El Dorado under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

36°

Orange Family

Lightness

44%

Medium

Saturation

47%

Moderate

LRV

22.0
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
#a57a3b
RGB Decimal
165, 122, 59
RGB Percent
64.7%, 47.8%, 23.1%
HSL
35.7, 47.3%, 43.9%
HSV
35.7, 64.2%, 64.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 26.1%, 64.2%, 35.3%
YIQ
127.7, 45.9, -10.6
XYZ
23.27, 22.23, 7.20
CIE Lab
54.27, 9.87, 40.28
CIE Luv
54.27, 33.94, 42.69
Hunter Lab
47.15, 8.33, 23.19
Decimal
10844731

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