Valspar

Magpie

V119-3

Magpie is a near-black charcoal with a faint olive-brown cast. It is very dark. The color suits interior doors, railings, or an exterior accent when pure black feels too sharp.

On full walls, it needs strong lamps and a reason for that much depth. Soft white trim will show the undertone better than bright blue-white. Use satin on trim or cabinetry, since flat finishes can scuff immediately.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V119-3

Collection

Popular

Magpie 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 Magpie under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Magpie under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

50°

Orange Family

Lightness

24%

Dark

Saturation

5%

Very Muted

LRV

4.8
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
#3f3e39
RGB Decimal
63, 62, 57
RGB Percent
24.7%, 24.3%, 22.4%
HSL
50.0, 5.0%, 23.5%
HSV
50.0, 9.5%, 24.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.6%, 9.5%, 75.3%
YIQ
61.7, 2.2, -1.3
XYZ
4.51, 4.80, 4.56
CIE Lab
26.15, -0.65, 3.22
CIE Luv
26.15, 0.79, 3.61
Hunter Lab
21.90, -0.41, 1.95
Decimal
4144697

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel