Valspar Deep Desert Shadow (M331) Paint Color

What color is Deep Desert Shadow (M331)?

Deep Desert Shadow (M331) color belongs to the brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Deep Desert Shadow (M331) is #504A3C, and the RGB color code is RGB(80, 74, 60).

In the RGB color model, Deep Desert Shadow (M331) has a red value of 80, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.5% magenta, 25.0% yellow, and 68.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42° (degrees), 14.3 % saturation, and 27.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Deep Desert Shadow (M331) has a hue of 42° (degrees), 25.0 % saturation and 31.4 % brightness/value.

Deep Desert Shadow (M331) is cool or warm?

The color Deep Desert Shadow (M331) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Deep Desert Shadow (M331)?

Deep Desert Shadow (M331) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 7 puts Valspar Deep Desert Shadow (M331) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.