Valspar Kernel of Truth
V015-3 · #FFA901 · LRV 49.6
Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange is a 99% matchKernel of Truth (V015-3) is a mid-tone orange from Valspar. Its LRV is about 49.6 (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 Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange (99% match).
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LRV
49.6 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
V015-3
HEX
#FFA901
RGB
255, 169, 1
HSL
40°, 100%, 50%
Family
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Kernel of Truth FAQ
What is the LRV of Kernel of Truth?
Kernel of Truth has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 49.6 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 Kernel of Truth in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Flash of Orange (DEA116), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Mandarin Orange (2018-20), 98%; Behr: Sunny Side Up (P270-7), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Gusto Gold (SW 6904), 88%; PPG: Fall Gold (PPG1205-7), 75%; Glidden: Fall Gold (PPG1205-7), 75%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cheerful (HGSW6903), 66%; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), 29%. 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 Kernel of Truth?
The HEX code of Kernel of Truth (V015-3) is #FFA901, RGB 255, 169, 1. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.