Valspar

Median Green

M208

Median Green is a soft gray-green neutral with very low saturation. It is understated. Use it where beige feels tired but a clear sage feels too decorative, such as a hallway, bedroom, or quiet office.

The color may read almost gray in dim light. Warm wood will coax out the green. Clean white trim prevents a dull read. Test it beside existing stone, especially if the stone has yellow veining.

Brand

Valspar

Code

M208

Collection

The Bold Collection

Median Green 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 Median Green under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Median Green under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

120°

Green Family

Lightness

71%

Light

Saturation

9%

Very Muted

LRV

47.5
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
#adbbad
RGB Decimal
173, 187, 173
RGB Percent
67.8%, 73.3%, 67.8%
HSL
120.0, 9.3%, 70.6%
HSV
120.0, 7.5%, 73.3%
CMYK
7.5%, 0.0%, 7.5%, 26.7%
YIQ
181.2, -3.8, -7.3
XYZ
42.55, 47.44, 46.45
CIE Lab
74.47, -7.48, 5.43
CIE Luv
74.47, -7.14, 9.22
Hunter Lab
68.88, -6.80, 4.86
Decimal
11385773

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