Valspar

Freckled Nose

V086-4

Freckled Nose is a medium-deep camel brown with a clear orange base. It feels warm fast. The color is useful for accent cabinetry or a mudroom bench where white walls would feel thin.

A cozy office can take it with enough contrast. In shaded light, it can move toward tobacco rather than tan. Pair it with black metal or creamy plaster. If the floor is already orange oak, check that the combination does not become too heavy.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V086-4

Freckled Nose 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 Freckled Nose under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Freckled Nose under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

29°

Red Family

Lightness

51%

Medium

Saturation

32%

Moderate

LRV

25.1
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
#aa815b
RGB Decimal
170, 129, 91
RGB Percent
66.7%, 50.6%, 35.7%
HSL
28.9, 31.7%, 51.2%
HSV
28.9, 46.5%, 66.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 24.1%, 46.5%, 33.3%
YIQ
136.9, 36.7, -3.2
XYZ
26.32, 25.00, 13.34
CIE Lab
57.08, 10.90, 26.67
CIE Luv
57.08, 30.17, 30.79
Hunter Lab
50.00, 9.40, 17.85
Decimal
11174235

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes