Valspar

Rugged

3008-9C

Valspar Rugged is a mid-depth tan brown with a muted, saddle-leather quality. It needs contrast to shine. The color fits dens, mudrooms, exterior trim, and cabinets where beige would feel too pale.

Its brown-orange base warms stone floors and black hardware. In rooms with little daylight, it can feel heavy on every wall. Try it below a chair rail or on built-ins if the space already runs dark.

Brand

Valspar

Code

3008-9C

Collection

Popular

Rugged 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 Rugged under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Rugged under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

33°

Orange Family

Lightness

49%

Medium

Saturation

19%

Muted

LRV

23.0
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
#968066
RGB Decimal
150, 128, 102
RGB Percent
58.8%, 50.2%, 40.0%
HSL
32.5, 19.0%, 49.4%
HSV
32.5, 32.0%, 58.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 14.7%, 32.0%, 41.2%
YIQ
131.6, 21.5, -3.5
XYZ
22.70, 22.88, 15.79
CIE Lab
54.95, 4.37, 17.25
CIE Luv
54.95, 15.58, 21.39
Hunter Lab
47.83, 3.64, 12.26
Decimal
9863270

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel