What are Valspar Frosted Orchid undertones?
Frosted Orchid has a clear purple 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:
#C5B9D5
RGB code:
197, 185, 213
Is Valspar Frosted Orchid M241 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 266°, this Purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
M241 Frosted Orchid HSL code: 266, 25%, 78%
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 Frosted Orchid
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar Frosted Orchid:
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
M241
Frosted Orchid
Darker shades
M241
Frosted Orchid
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 Frosted Orchid with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 86, such as Valspar Sparkling Sage and Bushel.
LRV of Frosted Orchid
Frosted Orchid has an LRV of 51.42% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 51.42%, 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 | #c5b9d5 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 197, 185, 213 | |
| RGB Percent | 77.25%, 72.55%, 83.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 266° Saturation: 13.15% Value: 83.53% | |
| HSL | hsl(266, 25, 78) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 7.51 Magenta: 13.15 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 16.47 | |
| YIQ | Y: 191.78 I: -1.847 Q: 11.252 | |
| XYZ | X: 52.382 Y: 51.372 Z: 70.089 | |
| CIE Lab | L:76.904 a:9.49 b:-12.508 | |
| CIE Luv | L:76.904 u:4.948 v:-20.852 | |
| Decimal | 12958165 | |
| Hunter Lab | 71.674, 5.023, -7.806 | |
Valspar M241 Frosted Orchid
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Color equivalents
Lilac Spring 3
Dulux
M560-3
Grape Hyacinth
Behr
SW 6822
Wisteria
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30RB 54/132
Lavender Blossom 3
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P570-2
Confetti
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8001-48C
Purple Hibiscus
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P560-3
Party Hat
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Prom Queen
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1389
Wishing Well
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1001-4B
Playful Petal
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1001-6A
Orchid House
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SW 6829
Magical
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4002-9C
Purple Whisper
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1395
Grape Ice
Benjamin Moore
02RB 53/171
Amethyst Showers 3
Dulux
1382
Violet Petal
Benjamin Moore
50RB 52/107
Purple Sage 4
Dulux
M570-3
On Location
Behr