What are Valspar Biscuit Crumbs undertones?
Biscuit Crumbs has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#E9DAC7
RGB code:
233, 218, 199
Is Valspar Biscuit Crumbs V166 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 34° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
V166 Biscuit Crumbs HSL code: 34, 44%, 85%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Biscuit Crumbs
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar Biscuit Crumbs:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
V166
Biscuit Crumbs
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Biscuit Crumbs with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Valspar Highlights and Plot Twist.
LRV of Biscuit Crumbs
Biscuit Crumbs has an LRV of 71.62% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 71.62%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e9dac7 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 233, 218, 199 | |
| RGB Percent | 91.37%, 85.49%, 78.04% | |
| HSV | Hue: 34° Saturation: 14.59% Value: 91.37% | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 44, 85) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.44 Yellow: 14.59 Key: 8.63 | |
| YIQ | Y: 220.319 I: 15.044 Q: -2.74 | |
| XYZ | X: 68.983 Y: 71.591 Z: 64.202 | |
| CIE Lab | L:87.771 a:2.045 b:11.206 | |
| CIE Luv | L:87.771 u:10.018 v:16.129 | |
| Decimal | 15325895 | |
| Hunter Lab | 84.612, -2.541, 14.24 | |
Valspar V166 Biscuit Crumbs
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Color equivalents
S240-1
Creme Fraiche
Behr
30YY 72/097
York White
Dulux
N260-1
Vanilla Mocha
Behr
7007-11
Antique Buff
Valspar
SW 6112
Biscuit
Sherwin Williams
SW 6350
Intricate Ivory
Sherwin Williams
V133-1
Gentle Slumber
Valspar
290E-1
Weathered Sandstone
Behr
S 1005-Y40R
NCS
8007-11E
Soft-Spoken
Valspar
SW 7572
Lotus Pod
Sherwin Williams
3002-10C
Savoury Beige
Valspar
2163-60
Latte
Benjamin Moore
8004-16A
Sahara Dust
Valspar
1149
Gentle Repose
Benjamin Moore
N240-1
Cascade Beige
Behr
SW 7553
Fragile Beauty
Sherwin Williams
1079
Bayshore Beige
Benjamin Moore