Valspar

Ironclad

5008-2B

Ironclad reads as a deep olive-brown, not a simple gray or green. It feels earthy and compact. Try it on cabinetry, stair rails, or a front door where a muddy undertone can look sophisticated.

It can go heavy on full walls unless the room has layered lamps. Warm brass looks natural against it. Bright white nearby will sharpen the contrast and make the olive side easier to read.

Brand

Valspar

Code

5008-2B

Ironclad 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 Ironclad under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Ironclad under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

45°

Orange Family

Lightness

41%

Medium

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

16.2
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
#797056
RGB Decimal
121, 112, 86
RGB Percent
47.5%, 43.9%, 33.7%
HSL
44.6, 16.9%, 40.6%
HSV
44.6, 28.9%, 47.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 7.4%, 28.9%, 52.5%
YIQ
111.7, 13.7, -6.2
XYZ
15.36, 16.33, 11.15
CIE Lab
47.40, -0.93, 15.75
CIE Luv
47.40, 7.00, 19.70
Hunter Lab
40.40, -0.72, 10.55
Decimal
7958614

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum