Valspar

Excitable

V055-4

Excitable is a strong golden ocher with a browned yellow base. It feels energetic. Use it in controlled places, such as a front door, pantry, or dining nook, rather than expecting it to disappear like beige.

The mid depth gives it real presence. Warm bulbs make the gold richer. Choose dark green or charcoal around it. Sample beside wood floors to avoid too much yellow warmth.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V055-4

Excitable 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 Excitable under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Excitable under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

55%

Medium

Saturation

52%

Saturated

LRV

38.7
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
#c8a24f
RGB Decimal
200, 162, 79
RGB Percent
78.4%, 63.5%, 31.0%
HSL
41.2, 52.4%, 54.7%
HSV
41.2, 60.5%, 78.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 19.0%, 60.5%, 21.6%
YIQ
163.9, 49.4, -17.9
XYZ
38.15, 38.68, 12.85
CIE Lab
68.52, 4.51, 47.62
CIE Luv
68.52, 30.68, 54.88
Hunter Lab
62.20, 4.09, 30.25
Decimal
13148751

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel