Valspar

Windmill

8005-10C

Red warms the mix. Windmill has more golden tan character on walls than the small chip suggests. Consider it behind open shelving before spreading it through a large open plan.

The color needs context from zellige, especially in changing light. Slate flooring gives it a clear partner, but check it after sunset under the real bulbs. Compare it with metal finishes if the room has visible hardware or sconces.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8005-10C

Collection

The Soft Collection

Windmill 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 Windmill under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Windmill under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

25°

Red Family

Lightness

77%

Light

Saturation

16%

Muted

LRV

55.0
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
#cdc2ba
RGB Decimal
205, 194, 186
RGB Percent
80.4%, 76.1%, 72.9%
HSL
25.3, 16.0%, 76.7%
HSV
25.3, 9.3%, 80.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 5.4%, 9.3%, 19.6%
YIQ
196.4, 9.1, -0.2
XYZ
53.33, 55.11, 54.28
CIE Lab
79.10, 2.47, 5.39
CIE Luv
79.10, 6.92, 7.49
Hunter Lab
74.23, 2.36, 4.96
Decimal
13484730

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel