What is the HEX code for Valspar To the Tarmac?

The hexadecimal color code for Valspar To the Tarmac undertone is #4f5556 .

What is the RGB code of Valspar To the Tarmac?

RGB code is 79, 85, 86 . 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 To the Tarmac V116-3

Q: Is Valspar To the Tarmac V116-3 cool or warm?

Valspar V116-3 To the Tarmac is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Valspar To the Tarmac undertones?

Blue is Valspar To the Tarmac undertone color.

Code:	V116-3
Name:	To the Tarmac
Brand:	Valspar

What color is Valspar To the Tarmac?

Let’s dive into a full To the Tarmac paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful V116-3. Find out if this gorgeous cold 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 To the Tarmac undertones?

The undertone of To the Tarmac can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#4F5556

RGB code:

79, 85, 86

Is Valspar To the Tarmac V116-3 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 189° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

V116-3 To the Tarmac HSL code: 189, 4%, 32%

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.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool 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.
Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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 To the Tarmac

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar To the Tarmac:

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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To the Tarmac

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 To the Tarmac with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 9, such as Valspar Foggy Mauve and Cocoa Berry.

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LRV of To the Tarmac

To the Tarmac has an LRV of 8.84% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 8.84%, 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	#4f5556
RGB Decimal	79, 85, 86
RGB Percent	30.98%, 33.33%, 33.73%
HSV	Hue: 189° Saturation: 8.14% Value: 33.73%
HSL	hsl(189, 4, 32)
CMYK	Cyan: 8.14 Magenta: 1.16 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 66.27
YIQ	Y: 83.32 I: -3.897 Q: -0.958
XYZ	X: 8.152 Y: 8.831 Z: 10.077
CIE Lab	L:35.657 a:-2.156 b:-1.402
CIE Luv	L:35.657 u:-3.234 v:-1.451
Decimal	5199190
Hunter Lab	29.717, -3.038, 0.698