Valspar

Mesa Tumbleweed

2008-10A

Mesa Tumbleweed reads as a muted tan-taupe with a dry desert cast. It is measured. The shade can steady an entry, office, or family room with mixed finishes.

There is enough depth for finished walls, yet it will not dominate the room. Warm wood makes it feel natural. Clean white trim adds needed contrast. If the flooring already leans pink beige, check for undertone buildup.

Brand

Valspar

Code

2008-10A

Mesa Tumbleweed 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 Tumbleweed under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Mesa Tumbleweed under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

29°

Red Family

Lightness

71%

Light

Saturation

24%

Muted

LRV

47.9
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
#c7b5a4
RGB Decimal
199, 181, 164
RGB Percent
78.0%, 71.0%, 64.3%
HSL
29.1, 23.8%, 71.2%
HSV
29.1, 17.6%, 78.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 9.0%, 17.6%, 22.0%
YIQ
184.4, 16.2, -1.5
XYZ
46.78, 47.87, 41.90
CIE Lab
74.74, 3.63, 10.98
CIE Luv
74.74, 11.93, 15.02
Hunter Lab
69.19, 3.40, 9.50
Decimal
13088164

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes