Valspar

Salute

7006-12

Valspar Salute is a warm off-white with a quiet beige-gray base. It is softer than gallery white. The color can handle hallways, trim, ceilings, and whole rooms where warmth matters but yellow cream would be too much.

It pairs well with oak floors, black hardware, and muted blues. In low light, the beige note becomes more visible. Sample it next to existing white appliances before using it in a kitchen.

Brand

Valspar

Code

7006-12

Salute 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 Salute under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Salute under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

45°

Orange Family

Lightness

85%

Light

Saturation

21%

Muted

LRV

72.4
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
#e1ddd1
RGB Decimal
225, 221, 209
RGB Percent
88.2%, 86.7%, 82.0%
HSL
45.0, 21.1%, 85.1%
HSV
45.0, 7.1%, 88.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.8%, 7.1%, 11.8%
YIQ
220.8, 6.2, -2.9
XYZ
68.42, 72.32, 70.68
CIE Lab
88.12, -0.71, 6.36
CIE Luv
88.12, 2.98, 9.65
Hunter Lab
85.04, -0.70, 6.10
Decimal
14802385

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel