Valspar

Tan Suede

P012

Tan Suede is a warm beige with a toasted peach undertone. It feels more fabric than sand. Use it in living rooms, bedrooms, or stair halls where natural wood and cream trim already exist.

The mid value gives walls noticeable color. Pair with leather, woven shades, or muted blue accents. In strong afternoon sun, the peach side can become more prominent.

Brand

Valspar

Code

P012

Collection

The Classic Collection

Tan Suede 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 Tan Suede under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Tan Suede under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

31°

Orange Family

Lightness

70%

Medium

Saturation

33%

Moderate

LRV

47.2
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
#cbb399
RGB Decimal
203, 179, 153
RGB Percent
79.6%, 70.2%, 60.0%
HSL
31.2, 32.5%, 69.8%
HSV
31.2, 24.6%, 79.6%
CMYK
0.0%, 11.8%, 24.6%, 20.4%
YIQ
183.2, 22.7, -3.0
XYZ
46.50, 47.24, 36.80
CIE Lab
74.34, 4.58, 16.44
CIE Luv
74.34, 16.49, 22.11
Hunter Lab
68.73, 4.29, 13.68
Decimal
13349785

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Analogous

Adjacent colors