Valspar

Privet Hedge

V061-6

Privet Hedge is a dark leafy green with an earthy yellow undertone. It wants a purpose. Lean on it for a front door, built ins, or a powder room ceiling where the depth can feel deliberate.

The color absorbs light, so it looks best with satin sheen or strong lamps. Cream trim, brick, and aged brass keep the green inviting.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V061-6

Privet Hedge 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 Privet Hedge under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Privet Hedge under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

104°

Green Family

Lightness

27%

Dark

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

8.9
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
#385d2b
RGB Decimal
56, 93, 43
RGB Percent
22.0%, 36.5%, 16.9%
HSL
104.4, 36.8%, 26.7%
HSV
104.4, 53.8%, 36.5%
CMYK
39.8%, 0.0%, 53.8%, 63.5%
YIQ
76.2, -6.0, -23.4
XYZ
5.98, 8.84, 3.68
CIE Lab
35.68, -23.89, 24.46
CIE Luv
35.68, -17.62, 29.44
Hunter Lab
29.74, -15.01, 12.87
Decimal
3693867

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