What are Valspar Marshmallow Cocoa undertones?
Marshmallow Cocoa 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:
#E2CEC2
RGB code:
226, 206, 194
Is Valspar Marshmallow Cocoa 8004-10C cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 23° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
8004-10C Marshmallow Cocoa HSL code: 23, 36%, 82%
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 Marshmallow Cocoa
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 Marshmallow Cocoa:
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
8004-10C
Marshmallow Cocoa
Darker shades
8004-10C
Marshmallow Cocoa
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 Marshmallow Cocoa with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 203, such as Valspar Moroccan Moderne and Highlights.
LRV of Marshmallow Cocoa
Marshmallow Cocoa has an LRV of 64% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 64%, 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 | #e2cec2 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 226, 206, 194 | |
| RGB Percent | 88.63%, 80.78%, 76.08% | |
| HSV | Hue: 23° Saturation: 14.16% Value: 88.63% | |
| HSL | hsl(23, 36, 82) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.85 Yellow: 14.16 Key: 11.37 | |
| YIQ | Y: 210.612 I: 15.774 Q: 0.496 | |
| XYZ | X: 63.172 Y: 64.208 Z: 60.09 | |
| CIE Lab | L:84.074 a:4.994 b:8.491 | |
| CIE Luv | L:84.074 u:12.665 v:11.59 | |
| Decimal | 14864066 | |
| Hunter Lab | 80.13, 0.497, 11.629 | |
Valspar 8004-10C Marshmallow Cocoa
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Color equivalents
2096-60
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S 1505-Y60R
NCS
1164
Coastal Cottage
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90YR 67/085
Soft Almond 5
Dulux
2095-60
Southern Comfort
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S190-1
Seaside Villa
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90YR 68/100
Treacle Tart 4
Dulux
1006-10C
Tender Shell
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N190-2
Stonewashed Brown
Behr
1177
Rose Accent
Benjamin Moore
SW 6050
Abalone Shell
Sherwin Williams
2097-60
Misty Blush
Benjamin Moore
90YR 66/070
Roman Stone 4
Dulux
80YR 66/070
Velvet Truffle 5
Dulux