Arctic Tundra
T585 · #675348 · LRV 9.6 — warm red-orange tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Black Bean4
- 2Arctic Tundra9.6
- 3Cavern Clay20
- 4Redend Point30
What Color Is Arctic Tundra, Really?
Arctic Tundra reads as a warm red-orange tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar T585 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Arctic Tundra
Arctic Tundra earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Arctic Tundra
At LRV 9.6, Arctic Tundra is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Arctic Tundra are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar T585 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Dark BrownSW 7520 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.2 | 9 | Color page → |
| Behr | Well Bred BrownMQ2-05 · Behr | 1.7 | 10 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Clinton BrownHC-67 · Benjamin Moore | 2.0 | 10 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Ground CoffeePPG1076-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.3 | 10 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Authentic Brown60YR 09/086 · Glidden | 2.5 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Deeply Brown406-6DB · Dutch Boy | 2.0 | 10 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Arctic Tundra within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #675348 in HSL space. Pair Arctic Tundra with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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