Valspar Ode to Joy
8004-20D · #AC9C82 · LRV ~34.2
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Fenland (~99% proximity)Ode to Joy (8004-20D) is a mid-tone beige from Valspar with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 34.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Fenland (~99% proximity). Also sold as V147-3.
Closest tone to Ode to Joy in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
34.2 · Mid-tone
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
8004-20D
HEX
#AC9C82
RGB
172, 156, 130
HSL
37°, 20%, 59%
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Ode to Joy FAQ
What undertone does Ode to Joy have?
Ode to Joy is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Ode to Joy?
Ode to Joy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 34.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Ode to Joy in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Fenland (SW 7544), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fenland (HGSW7544), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Open Sesame (DEBN54), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Shiitake Mushroom (CSP-1040), ~97% proximity; PPG: Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), ~96% proximity; Behr: Curly Willow (HDC-NT-12), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon (No. 28), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Ode to Joy?
The HEX code of Ode to Joy (8004-20D) is #AC9C82, RGB 172, 156, 130. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.