Valspar

Horseshoe

8004-48E

Horseshoe is a deep gray with a muted violet undertone. It feels tougher than taupe. Use it on doors, cabinetry, or a small office wall when black feels too severe.

LRV 24 gives it depth, so pair it with pale trim and good lighting. The purple note shows beside yellow beige. Cool white makes it cleaner. Warm wood keeps the color grounded rather than sterile.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8004-48E

Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Horseshoe under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

255°

Blue Family

Lightness

55%

Medium

Saturation

5%

Very Muted

LRV

24.0
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
#888591
RGB Decimal
136, 133, 145
RGB Percent
53.3%, 52.2%, 56.9%
HSL
255.0, 5.2%, 54.5%
HSV
255.0, 8.3%, 56.9%
CMYK
6.2%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 43.1%
YIQ
135.3, -2.1, 4.4
XYZ
23.65, 24.05, 30.18
CIE Lab
56.14, 3.54, -6.03
CIE Luv
56.14, 0.97, -9.19
Hunter Lab
49.04, 2.96, -5.24
Decimal
8947089

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel