Valspar

Slush

8005-2A

Slush is a bright greige with a soft beige warmth. The gray stays gentle. It can serve as a quiet wall color in hallways, kitchens, or rental refreshes where stark white feels unfinished.

Warm white trim helps the edge clean; brushed nickel adds the finish. In cooler daylight, it may cool down and look more gray. Add natural wood or textured textiles if the room starts to feel flat.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8005-2A

Slush 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 Slush under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Slush under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

39°

Orange Family

Lightness

84%

Light

Saturation

18%

Muted

LRV

70.0
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
#ded9d0
RGB Decimal
222, 217, 208
RGB Percent
87.1%, 85.1%, 81.6%
HSL
38.6, 17.5%, 84.3%
HSV
38.6, 6.3%, 87.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 2.3%, 6.3%, 12.9%
YIQ
217.5, 5.9, -1.8
XYZ
66.32, 69.71, 69.63
CIE Lab
86.85, 0.15, 5.02
CIE Luv
86.85, 3.39, 7.50
Hunter Lab
83.49, 0.14, 4.83
Decimal
14604752

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel