Valspar

Prehistoric

V100-6

Prehistoric is a dark green gray with a cool mineral cast. It is not a friendly sage. It earns a place for a moody office, cabinet color, or exterior accent where depth matters more than brightness.

The low value gives it weight even in satin. For Prehistoric, limestone plus tobacco leather. In a north room, it may feel closer to slate.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V100-6

Prehistoric 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 Prehistoric under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Prehistoric under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

161°

Cyan Family

Lightness

32%

Dark

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

9.2
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
#495954
RGB Decimal
73, 89, 84
RGB Percent
28.6%, 34.9%, 32.9%
HSL
161.3, 9.9%, 31.8%
HSV
161.3, 18.0%, 34.9%
CMYK
18.0%, 0.0%, 5.6%, 65.1%
YIQ
83.6, -7.9, -4.9
XYZ
7.92, 9.20, 9.75
CIE Lab
36.37, -7.34, 0.83
CIE Luv
36.37, -8.03, 2.08
Hunter Lab
30.33, -5.01, 0.58
Decimal
4806996

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes