What are Valspar Lantern undertones?
Lantern 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:
#F3E5C9
RGB code:
243, 229, 201
Is Valspar Lantern T550 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 40° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
T550 Lantern HSL code: 40, 64%, 87%
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 Lantern
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar Lantern:
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
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 Lantern with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Valspar Rich Porcelain Blue and Pitch Cobalt.
LRV of Lantern
Lantern has an LRV of 79.58% 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 79.58%, 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 | #f3e5c9 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 243, 229, 201 | |
| RGB Percent | 95.29%, 89.80%, 78.82% | |
| HSV | Hue: 40° Saturation: 17.28% Value: 95.29% | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 64, 87) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.76 Yellow: 17.28 Key: 4.71 | |
| YIQ | Y: 229.994 I: 17.34 Q: -5.752 | |
| XYZ | X: 75.523 Y: 79.312 Z: 66.573 | |
| CIE Lab | L:91.375 a:0.285 b:15.38 | |
| CIE Luv | L:91.375 u:9.951 v:22.487 | |
| Decimal | 15984073 | |
| Hunter Lab | 89.057, -4.477, 18.019 | |
Valspar T550 Lantern
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Color equivalents
Lemon Chiffon 6
Dulux
M300-1
Sumatra
Behr
39YY 85/156
Moroccan Sands 6
Dulux
PPU6-10
Cream Puff
Behr
155
Point Pleasant
Benjamin Moore
272
Travertine - Light
Little Greene
2153-60
Rich Cream
Benjamin Moore
Cotton Cream
Dulux
M320-2
Rice Wine
Behr
40YY 83/129
Desert Island 6
Dulux
2160-60
Kansas Grain
Benjamin Moore
OC-104
Antique Lace
Benjamin Moore
1304
Romantic
Jotun
SW 6392
Vital Yellow
Sherwin Williams
SW 9662
Fresh Zest
Sherwin Williams
113
Pumpkin Seeds
Benjamin Moore
46YY 86/166
Californian Sands 6
Dulux
205
Simply Irresistible
Benjamin Moore