What is the HEX code for Valspar Crystal Noir?

The hexadecimal color code for Valspar Crystal Noir undertone is #a7a0a1 .

What is the RGB code of Valspar Crystal Noir?

RGB code is 167, 160, 161 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Valspar Crystal Noir 8005-12D paint color

Q: Is Valspar Crystal Noir 8005-12D cool or warm?

Valspar 8005-12D Crystal Noir is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Valspar Crystal Noir undertones?

Red is Valspar Crystal Noir undertone color.

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What are Valspar Crystal Noir undertones?

Crystal Noir 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:

#A7A0A1

RGB code:

167, 160, 161

Is Valspar Crystal Noir 8005-12D cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 351°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

8005-12D Crystal Noir HSL code: 351, 4%, 64%

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 Crystal Noir

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar Crystal Noir:

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

8005-12D
Crystal Noir

Darker shades

8005-12D
Crystal Noir

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 Crystal Noir with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 171, such as Valspar Statue of Liberty and Sheer Elegance.

8005-12D
Crystal Noir

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LRV of Crystal Noir

Crystal Noir has an LRV of 36% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 36%, 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	#a7a0a1
RGB Decimal	167, 160, 161
RGB Percent	65.49%, 62.75%, 63.14%
HSV	Hue: 351° Saturation: 4.19% Value: 65.49%
HSL	hsl(351, 4, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.19 Yellow: 3.59 Key: 34.51
YIQ	Y: 162.207 I: 3.85 Q: 1.792
XYZ	X: 34.939 Y: 35.931 Z: 38.803
CIE Lab	L:66.467 a:2.713 b:0.388
CIE Luv	L:66.467 u:3.987 v:0.099
Decimal	10985633
Hunter Lab	59.942, -0.855, 3.578

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