Valspar Diplomatic
M125 · #DCB490 · LRV 49.9
Compare with other brands: PPG Nutmeg Glow is a 97% matchDiplomatic (M125) is a mid-tone beige from Valspar. Its LRV is about 49.9 (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 PPG Nutmeg Glow (97% match).
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LRV
49.9 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
M125
HEX
#DCB490
RGB
220, 180, 144
HSL
28°, 52%, 71%
Family
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Diplomatic FAQ
What is the LRV of Diplomatic?
Diplomatic has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 49.9 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 Diplomatic in other brands?
PPG: Nutmeg Glow (PPG1080-3), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Natural Leather (CSP-1065), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Oakley Apricot (DET445), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Soft Apricot (SW 6352), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Soft Apricot (HGSW6352), 95%; Glidden: Nutmeg Glow (PPG1080-3), 95%; Behr: Honey Nougat (S250-3), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Naperon (No. 315), 83%. 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 Diplomatic?
The HEX code of Diplomatic (M125) is #DCB490, RGB 220, 180, 144. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.