Filtered Light
Valspar · V093-1
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The Analysis
Filtered Light is a soft, warm neutral that acts as a natural brightener for any room. With an LRV of 73.457, it reflects a high amount of light, which helps smaller or darker rooms feel more open and spacious.
This is an ideal main-wall color for open-concept living areas or hallways. It functions best as a versatile backdrop that allows your furniture and art to take center stage without competing for attention.
LRV 73History & Origin
This color leans toward a modern, updated aesthetic rather than a specific period style. Its neutrality allows it to fit seamlessly into contemporary homes where a clean, updated canvas is preferred.
How to Use It
This shade excels in main living spaces and bedrooms; pair it with white oak wood tones or matte black hardware for a high-contrast, modern look. If you use brass, choose brushed finishes to complement the warmth of the paint without making the room look dated.
The Mood
Living with this shade is calming and predictable, as it avoids the clinical feel of a stark white. It provides a clean, neutral environment that stays steady throughout the day without becoming visually overstimulating.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
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Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural