What is the HEX code for Valspar Modern Gray?

The hexadecimal color code for Valspar Modern Gray undertone is #dbdad6 .

What is the RGB code of Valspar Modern Gray?

RGB code is 219, 218, 214 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Valspar Modern Gray V172

Q: Is Valspar Modern Gray V172 cool or warm?

Valspar V172 Modern Gray is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Valspar Modern Gray undertones?

Yellow is Valspar Modern Gray undertone color.

Code:	V172
Name:	Modern Gray
Brand:	Valspar

What color is Valspar Modern Gray?

Let’s dive into a full Modern Gray paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful V172. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey 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 Modern Gray undertones?

The undertone of Modern Gray can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#DBDAD6

RGB code:

219, 218, 214

Is Valspar Modern Gray V172 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 48° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

V172 Modern Gray HSL code: 48, 6%, 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.

Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

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 Modern Gray

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar Modern Gray:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Modern Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 228, such as Valspar Window Screen and Tuxedo.

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LRV of Modern Gray

Modern Gray has an LRV of 70% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 70%, 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	#dbdad6
RGB Decimal	219, 218, 214
RGB Percent	85.88%, 85.49%, 83.92%
HSV	Hue: 48° Saturation: 2.28% Value: 85.88%
HSL	hsl(48, 6, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.46 Yellow: 2.28 Key: 14.12
YIQ	Y: 217.843 I: 1.881 Q: -1.033
XYZ	X: 66.42 Y: 70.058 Z: 73.624
CIE Lab	L:87.025 a:-0.375 b:2.087
CIE Luv	L:87.025 u:0.792 v:3.224
Decimal	14408406
Hunter Lab	83.701, -4.83, 6.439