Valspar

Smoky Light

T639

Smoky Light is a pale yellow-green neutral with a quiet gray cast. It feels softly herbal. The shade can work in kitchens, laundry rooms, or bedrooms where a cream would feel too plain.

It is light enough for broader use, but the green note becomes clearer beside warm white trim. Pair with brushed nickel or natural oak. Avoid strong red woods unless that contrast has been tested in the room.

Brand

Valspar

Code

T639

Collection

The Classic Collection

Smoky Light 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 Smoky Light under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Smoky Light under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

67°

Yellow Family

Lightness

83%

Light

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

71.3
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
#dbddcc
RGB Decimal
219, 221, 204
RGB Percent
85.9%, 86.7%, 80.0%
HSL
67.1, 20.0%, 83.3%
HSV
67.1, 7.7%, 86.7%
CMYK
0.9%, 0.0%, 7.7%, 13.3%
YIQ
218.5, 4.3, -5.7
XYZ
65.97, 71.13, 67.38
CIE Lab
87.55, -3.64, 8.10
CIE Luv
87.55, -0.22, 12.72
Hunter Lab
84.34, -3.58, 7.68
Decimal
14409164

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes