Risk-Reward
T692 · #63777F · LRV 17.3 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Newburg Green11
- 3Risk-Reward17.3
- 4Aegean Teal25
- 5Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Risk-Reward, Really?
Risk-Reward reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar T692 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Risk-Reward
Risk-Reward works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Risk-Reward
With an LRV of 17.3, Risk-Reward is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Risk-Reward 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 T692 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 | MediterraneanSW 7617 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.3 | 18 | Color page → |
| Behr | HypnoticMQ5-19 · Behr | 4.2 | 17 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Hamilton BlueHC-191 · Benjamin Moore | 1.1 | 18 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Night RendezvousPPG1037-5 · PPG / Glidden | 1.3 | 18 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Night RendezvousPPG1037-5 · Glidden | 1.1 | 18 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Aged Denim431-4DB · Dutch Boy | 1.6 | 19 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Risk-Reward 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 #63777F in HSL space. Pair Risk-Reward with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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