Valspar

Soothing Sage

8004-23C

Soothing Sage is a muted khaki-sage with a warm beige base. It reads dry and earthy. An office, dining room, or hallway benefits from it when a green neutral feels more interesting than greige.

In sun, the yellow side becomes clearer. Lower light makes it quieter and more brown. Cream trim and blackened bronze suit the muted warmth. Cool gray floors can leave it looking dull.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8004-23C

Soothing Sage 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 Soothing Sage under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Soothing Sage under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

45°

Orange Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

41.0
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
#b4ac95
RGB Decimal
180, 172, 149
RGB Percent
70.6%, 67.5%, 58.4%
HSL
44.5, 17.1%, 64.5%
HSV
44.5, 17.2%, 70.6%
CMYK
0.0%, 4.4%, 17.2%, 29.4%
YIQ
171.8, 12.2, -5.5
XYZ
39.00, 41.38, 34.37
CIE Lab
70.44, -1.04, 12.86
CIE Luv
70.44, 6.11, 18.21
Hunter Lab
64.33, -0.94, 10.68
Decimal
11840661

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel