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Valspar Koala

8005-8D · #B5A79A · LRV 39.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Grége Avenue is a 98% match

Koala (8005-8D) is a mid-tone beige from Valspar with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 39.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Grége Avenue (98% match).

Compare Koala with other brands

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LRV

39.8 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

8005-8D

HEX

#B5A79A

RGB

181, 167, 154

HSL

29°, 15%, 66%

Family

Beiges

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Koala FAQ

What undertone does Koala have?

Koala is a mid-tone beige with a moderate yellow undertone. 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 Koala?

Koala has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 39.8 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.

What is the closest match to Koala in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Grége Avenue (991), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Utterly Beige (SW 6080), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Utterly Beige (HGSW6080), 98%; Behr: Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65), 96%; PPG: Desert Dune (PPG1023-4), 96%; Glidden: El Capitan (PPG1020-4), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Hardwick White (No. 5), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Koala?

The HEX code of Koala (8005-8D) is #B5A79A, RGB 181, 167, 154. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.