Valspar Seaside Fog 8004-31D
| Code: | 8004-31D |
| Name: | Seaside Fog |
| Brand: | Valspar |
What color is Valspar Seaside Fog?
Let’s dive into a full Seaside Fog paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 8004-31D. 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 Seaside Fog undertones?
The undertone of Seaside Fog 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#B5BCAD
RGB code:
181, 188, 173
Is Valspar Seaside Fog 8004-31D cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 88° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
8004-31D Seaside Fog HSL code: 88, 10%, 71%
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 green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
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 Seaside Fog
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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar Seaside Fog:
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
8004-31D
Seaside Fog
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 Seaside Fog with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 268, such as Valspar Purple Hills and Purple Valley.
LRV of Seaside Fog
Seaside Fog has an LRV of 49% 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 49%, 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 | #b5bcad |  |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 188, 173 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.98%, 73.73%, 67.84% | |
| HSV | Hue: 88° Saturation: 7.98% Value: 73.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(88, 10, 71) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.72 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 7.98 Key: 26.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 184.197 I: 0.649 Q: -6.149 | |
| XYZ | X: 44.58 Y: 48.807 Z: 46.596 | |
| CIE Lab | L:75.331 a:-5.187 b:6.752 | |
| CIE Luv | L:75.331 u:-3.2 v:10.735 | |
| Decimal | 11910317 | |
| Hunter Lab | 69.862, -8.355, 9.359 | |
Valspar 8004-31D Seaside Fog
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