Valspar

Italian Roast

2004-7A

Italian Roast is a deep roasted brown with a clear orange undertone. The name fits the warmth. It can anchor a library wall, powder room vanity, or exterior accent when black feels too stark.

Because it absorbs light, the room needs pale surfaces or focused lamps nearby. Cream trim feels softer than pure white. Be careful near orange-toned floors unless the sample still has enough contrast.

Brand

Valspar

Code

2004-7A

Italian Roast 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 Italian Roast under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Italian Roast under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

21°

Red Family

Lightness

40%

Medium

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

13.4
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
#8d5b41
RGB Decimal
141, 91, 65
RGB Percent
55.3%, 35.7%, 25.5%
HSL
20.5, 36.9%, 40.4%
HSV
20.5, 53.9%, 55.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 35.5%, 53.9%, 44.7%
YIQ
103.0, 38.2, 2.4
XYZ
15.68, 13.53, 6.79
CIE Lab
43.55, 17.56, 23.37
CIE Luv
43.55, 36.60, 23.31
Hunter Lab
36.78, 14.13, 13.88
Decimal
9263937

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