Valspar

Sunrise Over Tahiti

P038

Sunrise Over Tahiti is a deep rosy taupe, much quieter than its island name suggests. The gray brown base grounds it. Bedrooms and studies can use the warmth when the plan includes lamps, soft textiles, and lighter ceilings.

On a full wall it can drift muddy in weak light. Cream trim is kinder than hard gallery white, and brushed brass will pull out the muted rose.

Brand

Valspar

Code

P038

Collection

The Classic Collection

Sunrise Over Tahiti 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 Sunrise Over Tahiti under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Sunrise Over Tahiti under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

346°

Red Family

Lightness

57%

Medium

Saturation

8%

Very Muted

LRV

26.6
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
#9a898d
RGB Decimal
154, 137, 141
RGB Percent
60.4%, 53.7%, 55.3%
HSL
345.9, 7.8%, 57.1%
HSV
345.9, 11.0%, 60.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 11.0%, 8.4%, 39.6%
YIQ
142.5, 8.8, 4.8
XYZ
27.08, 26.68, 28.92
CIE Lab
58.68, 7.11, 0.20
CIE Luv
58.68, 9.80, -0.92
Hunter Lab
51.66, 6.12, 0.16
Decimal
10127757

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