Valspar

Natural Evolution

V055-6

Natural Evolution is a deep golden brown that leans olive in shadow. Its low light value makes the gold-brown feel dense on millwork. The color suits built-ins or exterior accents when beige would look too polite.

Warm daylight brings forward the mustard-gold side. Evening light makes it browner. Pair with ivory or dark leather. Avoid pairing it with bright cool whites, which can make the color look harsher than intended.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V055-6

Natural Evolution 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 Natural Evolution under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Natural Evolution under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

40°

Orange Family

Lightness

38%

Dark

Saturation

52%

Saturated

LRV

18.0
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
#92702e
RGB Decimal
146, 112, 46
RGB Percent
57.3%, 43.9%, 18.0%
HSL
39.6, 52.1%, 37.6%
HSV
39.6, 68.5%, 57.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 23.3%, 68.5%, 42.7%
YIQ
114.6, 41.5, -13.4
XYZ
18.14, 17.90, 5.08
CIE Lab
49.37, 6.11, 40.69
CIE Luv
49.37, 27.32, 41.90
Hunter Lab
42.30, 4.92, 21.89
Decimal
9596974

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel