Valspar

Understated

T650

Understated is a light beige gray with a gentle green-gold undertone. It earns the name. It can work as a quiet whole-room neutral in a bedroom, hall, or kitchen with warm wood.

The color stays more grounded than a bright off white. Pair it with natural linen, soft black, or painted furniture. Low light can pull it khaki, so check it morning and night.

Brand

Valspar

Code

T650

Collection

The Classic Collection

Understated 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 Understated under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Understated under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

79%

Light

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

63.9
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
#d8d1ba
RGB Decimal
216, 209, 186
RGB Percent
84.7%, 82.0%, 72.9%
HSL
46.0, 27.8%, 78.8%
HSV
46.0, 13.9%, 84.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 3.2%, 13.9%, 15.3%
YIQ
208.5, 11.6, -5.7
XYZ
59.98, 63.75, 55.60
CIE Lab
83.83, -1.44, 12.27
CIE Luv
83.83, 5.43, 18.14
Hunter Lab
79.84, -1.40, 11.12
Decimal
14209466

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel