Valspar

Gray Green Linen

V142-3

Gray Green Linen is a mid light gray with a low green-beige cast. It feels dry and soft. The color can work in bedrooms, halls, or offices where plain gray would feel too cool.

On walls, the undertone stays restrained unless placed beside a crisp white. Pair with linen shades or warm oak. Yellowed trim can muddy the green, so test that edge first.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V142-3

Collection

2021 Color Of The Year

Gray Green Linen 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 Gray Green Linen under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Gray Green Linen under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

75°

Yellow Family

Lightness

70%

Light

Saturation

5%

Very Muted

LRV

46.8
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
#b5b7af
RGB Decimal
181, 183, 175
RGB Percent
71.0%, 71.8%, 68.6%
HSL
75.0, 5.3%, 70.2%
HSV
75.0, 4.4%, 71.8%
CMYK
1.1%, 0.0%, 4.4%, 28.2%
YIQ
181.5, 1.4, -2.9
XYZ
43.73, 46.79, 47.28
CIE Lab
74.05, -2.17, 3.81
CIE Luv
74.05, -0.70, 5.95
Hunter Lab
68.40, -2.00, 3.44
Decimal
11909039

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