Valspar

Mojave Sunset

2005-8A

Mojave Sunset is a warm peach-tan with a clay desert undertone. The clay-orange base gives small rooms a desert plaster warmth. A dining nook, guest room, or powder bath can carry it when a soft terracotta mood fits.

On large walls, the orange side may grow stronger. Cream trim keeps it relaxed. Dark green or black accents add needed steadiness. Pink-beige carpet needs a careful sample because the undertones can merge.

Brand

Valspar

Code

2005-8A

Mojave Sunset 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 Mojave Sunset under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Mojave Sunset under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

22°

Red Family

Lightness

72%

Light

Saturation

50%

Saturated

LRV

47.2
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
#dbad93
RGB Decimal
219, 173, 147
RGB Percent
85.9%, 67.8%, 57.6%
HSL
21.7, 50.0%, 71.8%
HSV
21.7, 32.9%, 85.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 21.0%, 32.9%, 14.1%
YIQ
183.8, 35.8, 1.6
XYZ
49.42, 47.05, 34.08
CIE Lab
74.22, 13.17, 19.76
CIE Luv
74.22, 31.57, 24.64
Hunter Lab
68.60, 12.62, 16.08
Decimal
14396819

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