Valspar

Mesa Sand

2004-8B

Mesa Sand is a warm sandy tan with a peach-clay undertone. The peach-clay note gives this tan a dry desert warmth. A den, hallway, or bedroom works when beige needs more personality.

The color pairs naturally with terracotta, cream trim, or woven shades. In bright rooms, the peach side becomes stronger. In shade, it settles into a softer tan. Avoid placing it beside cool blue-gray upholstery unless that contrast has been tested.

Brand

Valspar

Code

2004-8B

Mesa Sand 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 Mesa Sand under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Mesa Sand under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

25°

Red Family

Lightness

75%

Light

Saturation

47%

Moderate

LRV

53.0
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
#ddbaa1
RGB Decimal
221, 186, 161
RGB Percent
86.7%, 72.9%, 63.1%
HSL
25.0, 46.9%, 74.9%
HSV
25.0, 27.1%, 86.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 15.8%, 27.1%, 13.3%
YIQ
193.6, 28.9, -0.4
XYZ
53.81, 53.06, 41.12
CIE Lab
77.91, 8.84, 17.35
CIE Luv
77.91, 23.65, 22.71
Hunter Lab
72.84, 8.53, 14.70
Decimal
14531233

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