Valspar

Free Wheeling

2006-10A

Free Wheeling reads as a softened beige-taupe with a rosy brown undertone. It is quietly complex. The color can settle a living room with mixed woods, especially when upholstery leans cream or oatmeal.

In cool light, the taupe side gets stronger. In warm evening light, it looks closer to mushroom beige. Use it where a neutral should feel finished, not blank. It will not feel plain.

Brand

Valspar

Code

2006-10A

Free Wheeling 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 Free Wheeling under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Free Wheeling under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

25°

Red Family

Lightness

60%

Medium

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

32.4
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
#ae9685
RGB Decimal
174, 150, 133
RGB Percent
68.2%, 58.8%, 52.2%
HSL
24.9, 20.2%, 60.2%
HSV
24.9, 23.6%, 68.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 13.8%, 23.6%, 31.8%
YIQ
155.2, 19.8, -0.2
XYZ
32.60, 32.50, 26.75
CIE Lab
63.76, 6.20, 12.26
CIE Luv
63.76, 16.01, 15.67
Hunter Lab
57.01, 5.49, 9.75
Decimal
11441797

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel