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Valspar

Embarrassed Shadow

V128-4

Embarrassed Shadow is a muted rosy taupe with a brown-gray base. It reads earthy, not pinky. Use it where beige feels too plain, such as a bedroom, reading nook, or powder room.

The depth gives it presence, so trim contrast matters. Warm bulbs can make the rose note richer. Keep cream linen or dark stained wood nearby. Avoid red brick nearby unless the shared warmth has been tested.
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Brand

Valspar

Code

V128-4

Embarrassed Shadow 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 Embarrassed Shadow under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Embarrassed Shadow under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

13°

Red Family

Lightness

67%

Medium

Saturation

14%

Very Muted

LRV

39.1
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
#b7a49f
RGB Decimal
183, 164, 159
RGB Percent
71.8%, 64.3%, 62.4%
HSL
12.5, 14.3%, 67.1%
HSV
12.5, 13.1%, 71.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 10.4%, 13.1%, 28.2%
YIQ
169.1, 12.9, 2.4
XYZ
39.06, 39.12, 38.29
CIE Lab
68.84, 6.06, 5.10
CIE Luv
68.84, 11.71, 6.24
Hunter Lab
62.55, 5.53, 4.42
Decimal
12035231

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Embarrassed ShadowMonkeypodCocoa BerryRiver Rocks

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Embarrassed ShadowBerry CreamMilk And CookiesVenetian Marble

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Embarrassed ShadowArtisan BlueBlue DriftwoodPermafrost

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Embarrassed ShadowFinnie GrayBedroom PlumEnvironmental

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Plum Taupe

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Cocoa Craving

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