Valspar
Kernel of Truth
V015-3
A whole room would need simple furnishings and plenty of white space. In sun, it turns brighter. Black hardware and natural wood can keep the color from feeling childish.
Brand
Valspar
Code
V015-3
Kernel of Truth 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
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Orange
Strength
High
Temperature
warm
Hue Angle
40°Orange Family
Lightness
50%Medium
Saturation
100%Highly Saturated
LRV
51.8LRV 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 Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Closest Paint Matches
Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.
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