Valspar

Scottish Moss

V056-5

Valspar Scottish Moss is a golden olive with a deep mustard cast. The yellow is noticeable. It can bring character to built-ins, a den, or a front door, especially alongside cream trim and dark metal.

In low light, the shade becomes browner and moodier. Warm leather, terracotta, or charcoal make the color easier to place. Use it carefully near cool blue accents because the contrast can make the olive look sharper.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V056-5

Scottish Moss 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 Scottish Moss under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Scottish Moss under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

58%

Saturated

LRV

27.0
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
#a88b2d
RGB Decimal
168, 139, 45
RGB Percent
65.9%, 54.5%, 17.6%
HSL
45.9, 57.7%, 41.8%
HSV
45.9, 73.2%, 65.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 17.3%, 73.2%, 34.1%
YIQ
137.0, 47.6, -23.2
XYZ
25.85, 26.98, 6.33
CIE Lab
58.96, 0.89, 51.77
CIE Luv
58.96, 24.69, 55.04
Hunter Lab
51.94, 0.75, 28.53
Decimal
11045677

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