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Valspar Humble Beginnings

V170 · #E9E2DC · LRV 76.9

Compare with other brands: PPG Mountain Gray is a 99% match

Humble Beginnings (V170) is a warm off-white from Valspar with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 76.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Mountain Gray (99% match).

Compare Humble Beginnings with other brands

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LRV

76.9 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

V170

HEX

#E9E2DC

RGB

233, 226, 220

HSL

28°, 23%, 89%

Family

Off-whites

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Humble Beginnings FAQ

What undertone does Humble Beginnings have?

Humble Beginnings is a warm off-white with a subtle 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 Humble Beginnings?

Humble Beginnings has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 76.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Humble Beginnings in other brands?

PPG: Mountain Gray (PPG1021-1), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Crystalline (SW 9691), 99%; Behr: Cave Pearl (RD-W7), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Cloudy Gray (2107-70), 98%; Glidden: Fuzzy Unicorn (PPG1076-1), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Toque White (HGSW7003), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Raindrops (DE6057), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Strong White (No. 2001), 97%. 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 Humble Beginnings?

The HEX code of Humble Beginnings (V170) is #E9E2DC, RGB 233, 226, 220. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.