Valspar

Snug as a Bug

T565

Snug as a Bug is a warm taupe-tan with a soft clay undertone. It feels cozy quickly. The color can support a den, guest room, or hallway where beige needs more substance.

Dim corners may lean mushroom. With sun, the tan side becomes clearer. Warm white trim works with dark bronze hardware. Avoid cool gray flooring unless a tested sample feels balanced beside it.

Brand

Valspar

Code

T565

Collection

The Classic Collection

Snug as a Bug 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 Snug as a Bug under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Snug as a Bug under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

26°

Red Family

Lightness

66%

Medium

Saturation

23%

Muted

LRV

40.0
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
#bca695
RGB Decimal
188, 166, 149
RGB Percent
73.7%, 65.1%, 58.4%
HSL
26.2, 22.5%, 66.1%
HSV
26.2, 20.7%, 73.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 11.7%, 20.7%, 26.3%
YIQ
170.6, 18.6, -0.7
XYZ
39.80, 40.13, 34.08
CIE Lab
69.56, 5.26, 11.73
CIE Luv
69.56, 14.58, 15.48
Hunter Lab
63.35, 4.81, 9.76
Decimal
12363413

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