Valspar Green Shimmer 6004-10A
| Code: | 6004-10A |
| Name: | Green Shimmer |
| Brand: | Valspar |
What color is Valspar Green Shimmer?
Let’s dive into a full Green Shimmer paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 6004-10A. Find out if this gorgeous cold green paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
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What are Valspar Green Shimmer undertones?
The undertone of Green Shimmer can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#79C080
RGB code:
121, 192, 128
Is Valspar Green Shimmer 6004-10A cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 126° this Green refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
6004-10A Green Shimmer HSL code: 126, 36%, 61%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Green Shimmer
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar Green Shimmer:
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
6004-10A
Green Shimmer
Darker shades
6004-10A
Green Shimmer
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 Green Shimmer with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 306, such as Valspar Fields of Provence and Purple Sunset.
LRV of Green Shimmer
Green Shimmer has an LRV of 43.21% 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 43.21%, 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 | #79c080 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 121, 192, 128 | |
| RGB Percent | 47.45%, 75.29%, 50.20% | |
| HSV | Hue: 126° Saturation: 36.98% Value: 75.29% | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 36, 61) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 36.98 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 33.33 Key: 24.71 | |
| YIQ | Y: 163.475 I: -21.743 Q: -34.936 | |
| XYZ | X: 30.629 Y: 43.321 Z: 27.164 | |
| CIE Lab | L:71.773 a:-35.533 b:25.427 | |
| CIE Luv | L:71.773 u:-34.563 v:40.468 | |
| Decimal | 7979136 | |
| Hunter Lab | 65.819, -32.117, 21.604 | |
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