Kernel of Truth
V015-3 · Valspar
OrangeView Kernel of Truth V015-3 on the Valspar site ↗Hex
#FFA901
LRV
50
Family
Orange
V015-3
Color profile
Light value
50 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Orange Also reads yellow
“At LRV 50, Kernel of Truth is a medium yellow that reflects a moderate amount of light. Kernel of Truth carries a warm undertone. It sits between yellow and orange. Valspar files Kernel of Truth under Orange.”— Valspar
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 50 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Kernel of TruthThis colorKernel of TruthValspar · V015-3
CoordinatingBeach DuneValspar · 8005-7CCoordinatingSoft WoolValspar · V155CoordinatingMerlotValspar · V078-6Similar colors
Tap any color to compareKernel of Truth vs Orange Glow
50LRV48
#FFA901Hex#FFA501
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Kernel of Truth vs Queen Anne
50LRV43
#FFA901Hex#EBA101
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Kernel of Truth vs Pumpkin Butter
50LRV50
#FFA901Hex#FFAA3E
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Kernel of Truth vs Just Ducky
50LRV55
#FFA901Hex#FFB64A
OrangeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Kernel of Truth vs Gold Abundance
50LRV55
#FFA901Hex#FFB701
OrangeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Kernel of Truth vs Afternoon Tea
50LRV53
#FFA901Hex#F9B24E
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareKernel of Truth vs Sunny Side Up
50LRV49
#FFA901Hex#F9AB1D
OrangeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sunny Side Up is very close match · cooler compared with Kernel of Truth.
Kernel of Truth vs Gusto Gold
50LRV50
#FFA901Hex#F8AC1D
OrangeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gusto Gold is very close match · cooler compared with Kernel of Truth.
Kernel of Truth vs Soft Boiled
50LRV55
#FFA901Hex#FFB737
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Soft Boiled is close match · 5 points lighter · cooler compared with Kernel of Truth.
Palettes with Kernel of Truth
Kernel of Truth, answered
What is the LRV of Kernel of Truth?
Kernel of Truth (V015-3) by Valspar has a Light Reflectance Value of 50, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Kernel of Truth a warm or cool color?
Kernel of Truth has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
What is the closest match to Kernel of Truth from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Kernel of Truth is Sunny Side Up (P270-7) by Behr, very close match · cooler.
Valspar · V015-3
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