Valspar

Poseidons Gold

3004-5A

Poseidons Gold is a golden ochre with a clay warmth underneath. It is not a pale yellow. In a dining room, breakfast area, or vintage kitchen, the color brings substance and a little spice.

The deep value means it wants good lamps after sunset. For Poseidons Gold, Cream trim plus dark wood. A large sample will show whether the ochre feels rich or too heavy.

Brand

Valspar

Code

3004-5A

Poseidons Gold 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 Poseidons Gold under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Poseidons Gold under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

33°

Orange Family

Lightness

53%

Medium

Saturation

61%

Saturated

LRV

33.9
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
#d09040
RGB Decimal
208, 144, 64
RGB Percent
81.6%, 56.5%, 25.1%
HSL
33.3, 60.5%, 53.3%
HSV
33.3, 69.2%, 81.6%
CMYK
0.0%, 30.8%, 69.2%, 18.4%
YIQ
154.0, 63.9, -11.5
XYZ
36.91, 33.73, 9.41
CIE Lab
64.74, 16.75, 50.78
CIE Luv
64.74, 51.10, 53.20
Hunter Lab
58.07, 15.39, 30.23
Decimal
13668416

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