What are Valspar Cupcake undertones?
Cupcake 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:
#F6DBBA
RGB code:
246, 219, 186
Is Valspar Cupcake M117 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 33° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
M117 Cupcake HSL code: 33, 77%, 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 Cupcake
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 Cupcake:
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
M117
Cupcake
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 Cupcake with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Valspar Novella Blue and Atlantic Schooner.
LRV of Cupcake
Cupcake has an LRV of 73.92% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of 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 73.92%, 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 | #f6dbba |  |
| RGB Decimal | 246, 219, 186 | |
| RGB Percent | 96.47%, 85.88%, 72.94% | |
| HSV | Hue: 33° Saturation: 24.39% Value: 96.47% | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 77, 85) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.98 Yellow: 24.39 Key: 3.53 | |
| YIQ | Y: 223.311 I: 26.694 Q: -4.558 | |
| XYZ | X: 72.2 Y: 73.803 Z: 56.883 | |
| CIE Lab | L:88.829 a:4.365 b:19.662 | |
| CIE Luv | L:88.829 u:18.595 v:27.394 | |
| Decimal | 16178106 | |
| Hunter Lab | 85.909, -0.324, 20.878 | |
Valspar M117 Cupcake
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Color equivalents
M250-2
Golden Pastel
Behr
20YY 74/192
Sundrenched Saffron 5
Dulux
SW 6365
Cachet Cream
Sherwin Williams
M240-2
Pinch Of Pearl
Behr
3003-6C
Simple Pleasures
Valspar
3005-6C
Soft Candlelight
Valspar
114
Beachcrest Sand
Benjamin Moore
V050-1
Morning Blossom
Valspar
120
Delicate Peach
Benjamin Moore
30YY 77/169
Sun Dust 6
Dulux
10YY 74/192
Dutch Gold 5
Dulux
135
Peach Cider
Benjamin Moore
Celtic Cream
Dulux
M260-3
Time Out
Behr
SW 7686
Hinoki
Sherwin Williams
PPU4-11
Porcelain Peach
Behr
M230-3
Mystic Opal
Behr
SW 6372
Inviting Ivory
Sherwin Williams