Valspar

Midnight Forest

V147-6

Midnight Forest is a dark brown-olive with a smoky undertone. It feels hidden and dense. Built-ins, interior doors, or a moody dining room can carry it when the low value feels intentional.

The green note stays subtle until it sits beside true brown. Warm white trim keeps the color from going too severe. Aged brass suits it. In weak daylight, expect a near-charcoal effect.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V147-6

Midnight Forest 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 Midnight Forest under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Midnight Forest under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

37°

Orange Family

Lightness

33%

Dark

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

9.8
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
#625745
RGB Decimal
98, 87, 69
RGB Percent
38.4%, 34.1%, 27.1%
HSL
37.2, 17.4%, 32.7%
HSV
37.2, 29.6%, 38.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 11.2%, 29.6%, 61.6%
YIQ
88.2, 12.4, -3.3
XYZ
9.52, 9.84, 7.03
CIE Lab
37.56, 1.34, 12.11
CIE Luv
37.56, 7.71, 13.99
Hunter Lab
31.37, 0.96, 7.56
Decimal
6444869

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