What are Valspar Terra Earth undertones?
Terra Earth 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:
#CF866F
RGB code:
207, 134, 111
Is Valspar Terra Earth 2003-5C cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 14° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
2003-5C Terra Earth HSL code: 14, 50%, 62%
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 Terra Earth
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 Terra Earth:
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
2003-5C
Terra Earth
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 Terra Earth with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 194, such as Valspar Classic Damask and Tidepool Wonder.
LRV of Terra Earth
Terra Earth has an LRV of 31.44% and refers to Medium 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 31.44%, 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 | #cf866f |  |
| RGB Decimal | 207, 134, 111 | |
| RGB Percent | 81.18%, 52.55%, 43.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 14° Saturation: 46.38% Value: 81.18% | |
| HSL | hsl(14, 50, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 35.27 Yellow: 46.38 Key: 18.82 | |
| YIQ | Y: 153.205 I: 50.892 Q: 8.285 | |
| XYZ | X: 37.128 Y: 31.466 Z: 19.153 | |
| CIE Lab | L:62.899 a:25.42 b:23.972 | |
| CIE Luv | L:62.899 u:52.562 v:25.756 | |
| Decimal | 13600367 | |
| Hunter Lab | 56.095, 19.98, 19.023 | |
Valspar 2003-5C Terra Earth
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Color equivalents
M190-5
Fireplace Glow
Behr
MQ4-32
Vintage Coral
Behr
040
Peaches 'n Cream
Benjamin Moore
V044-4
Rosy Pashmina
Valspar
RAL 3012
Beige red
RAL Classic
CSP-1115
Tropical Fruit
Benjamin Moore
027
San Antonio Rose
Benjamin Moore
M180-5
King Salmon
Behr
SW 9009
Subdued Sienna
Sherwin Williams
2002-6A
Vintage Coral
Valspar
MQ4-39
Cabana Melon
Behr
047
Savannah Clay
Benjamin Moore
60YR 31/368
Frosted Papaya
Dulux
50YR 36/263
Copper Blush
Dulux
M200-5
Terra Cotta Clay
Behr
1194
Mexican Tile
Benjamin Moore
055
Pumpkin Patch
Benjamin Moore
2003-7C
Kitchen Terra Cotta
Valspar