Valspar

Risk Reward

T692

Risk Reward is a deep slate color with a muted teal undertone. It feels controlled. Choose it for an office, built ins, or shutter color when navy seems too obvious.

The low value needs lighter trim and good lamp placement. For Risk Reward, cream walls plus walnut. Shaded corners can read close to charcoal. Use sheen to keep depth visible.

Brand

Valspar

Code

T692

Collection

The Classic Collection

Risk Reward 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 Risk Reward under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Risk Reward under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

197°

Cyan Family

Lightness

44%

Medium

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

17.3
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
#63777f
RGB Decimal
99, 119, 127
RGB Percent
38.8%, 46.7%, 49.8%
HSL
197.1, 12.4%, 44.3%
HSV
197.1, 22.0%, 49.8%
CMYK
22.0%, 6.3%, 0.0%, 50.2%
YIQ
113.9, -14.5, -1.7
XYZ
15.57, 17.38, 22.61
CIE Lab
48.73, -5.42, -6.83
CIE Luv
48.73, -10.65, -8.73
Hunter Lab
41.69, -4.17, -5.69
Decimal
6518655

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel