Valspar

Prairie

V092-3

Prairie is a golden tan that feels sun baked rather than creamy. It has real yellow orange warmth. On kitchen walls or a casual dining space, it can make white cabinetry look less stark.

That middle depth gives some body without becoming dark. For Prairie, denim plus iron. In strong afternoon sun, check that the gold does not become too intense.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V092-3

Prairie 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 Prairie under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Prairie under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

36°

Orange Family

Lightness

63%

Medium

Saturation

57%

Saturated

LRV

45.6
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
#d7ad6c
RGB Decimal
215, 173, 108
RGB Percent
84.3%, 67.8%, 42.4%
HSL
36.4, 57.2%, 63.3%
HSV
36.4, 49.8%, 84.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 19.5%, 49.8%, 15.7%
YIQ
178.1, 46.0, -11.4
XYZ
45.67, 45.42, 20.55
CIE Lab
73.17, 7.30, 39.02
CIE Luv
73.17, 32.19, 47.57
Hunter Lab
67.39, 6.85, 27.57
Decimal
14134636

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel