Valspar

Kiln Clay

T579

Kiln Clay is a light taupe beige carrying a muted clay undertone. It feels handmade. The color works in living rooms, entries, or bedrooms that need warmth without a strong yellow cast.

Nearby finishes can include terracotta, linen, or dark bronze. Larger surfaces may shift peachier near red wood floors. Use a large sample if fixed tile already leans pink.

Brand

Valspar

Code

T579

Collection

The Classic Collection

Kiln Clay 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 Kiln Clay under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Kiln Clay under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

69%

Medium

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

47.1
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
#c0b6a0
RGB Decimal
192, 182, 160
RGB Percent
75.3%, 71.4%, 62.7%
HSL
41.3, 20.3%, 69.0%
HSV
41.3, 16.7%, 75.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 5.2%, 16.7%, 24.7%
YIQ
182.5, 13.0, -4.8
XYZ
44.81, 47.20, 40.01
CIE Lab
74.32, -0.15, 12.47
CIE Luv
74.32, 7.26, 17.74
Hunter Lab
68.70, -0.14, 10.66
Decimal
12629664

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel