Valspar

Snakeskin

T591

Snakeskin is a dark gray-brown with an olive cast. The olive-brown cast suits stonework and darker exterior trim. Use it for exterior trim, lower cabinets, or a den accent where a softer black would be useful.

In weak light, the green-brown undertone can disappear and leave a charcoal read. Cream walls bring back the warmth. Satin finish helps high-touch areas. Test beside stone, since gray and beige veining can push it in different directions.

Brand

Valspar

Code

T591

Collection

The Classic Collection

Snakeskin 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 Snakeskin under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Snakeskin under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

33°

Orange Family

Lightness

38%

Dark

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

12.2
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
#6a6156
RGB Decimal
106, 97, 86
RGB Percent
41.6%, 38.0%, 33.7%
HSL
33.0, 10.4%, 37.6%
HSV
33.0, 18.9%, 41.6%
CMYK
0.0%, 8.5%, 18.9%, 58.4%
YIQ
98.4, 8.9, -1.5
XYZ
11.90, 12.29, 10.55
CIE Lab
41.67, 1.56, 7.57
CIE Luv
41.67, 5.99, 9.20
Hunter Lab
35.05, 1.16, 5.19
Decimal
6971734

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel