Valspar

Safari Green

M246

Valspar Safari Green is a deep olive with a golden, slightly mustard cast. The yellow base is strong. It brings an earthy mood to cabinetry, a den, or a back door, especially near leather and woven textures.

In shaded rooms, the color can look darker and more military. Choose warm white, terracotta tile, or aged bronze around it. Avoid bright blue accents unless the contrast is deliberate.

Brand

Valspar

Code

M246

Collection

The Bold Collection

Safari Green 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 Safari Green under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Safari Green under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

60°

Yellow Family

Lightness

31%

Dark

Saturation

40%

Moderate

LRV

14.3
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
#6d6d2f
RGB Decimal
109, 109, 47
RGB Percent
42.7%, 42.7%, 18.4%
HSL
60.0, 39.7%, 30.6%
HSV
60.0, 56.9%, 42.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 0.0%, 56.9%, 57.3%
YIQ
101.9, 20.0, -19.3
XYZ
12.29, 14.39, 4.82
CIE Lab
44.79, -9.21, 34.06
CIE Luv
44.79, 2.75, 38.16
Hunter Lab
37.94, -6.76, 18.39
Decimal
7171375

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes