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Valspar Aurora Borealis (P037) Paint Color


Color Name: Aurora Borealis (P037)
Hex Color Code: #536984
RGB Color Code: RGB(83, 105, 132)
CMYK Values*: 37.1%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 48.2%
Color Family (Hue): purple





About Aurora Borealis (P037) color - its meaning and example


What color is Aurora Borealis (P037)?

Aurora Borealis (P037) color belongs to the purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Aurora Borealis (P037) is #536984, and the RGB color code is RGB(83, 105, 132).

In the RGB color model, Aurora Borealis (P037) has a red value of 83, a green value of 105, and a blue value of 132. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 37.1% cyan, 20.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 48.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 213.1° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation, and 42.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Aurora Borealis (P037) has a hue of 213.1° (degrees), 37.1 % saturation and 51.8 % brightness/value.


Aurora Borealis (P037) is cool or warm?

The color Aurora Borealis (P037) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Aurora Borealis (P037)?

Aurora Borealis (P037) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Aurora Borealis (P037)

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of Aurora Borealis (P037) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 14 puts Valspar Aurora Borealis (P037) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Aurora Borealis (P037) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(83, 105, 132)
Red
83 (32.5%)
Green
105 (41.2%)
Blue
132 (51.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
37.12%
Magenta
20.45%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
48.24%

HSL

HSL(213.06deg, 22.8 %, 42.2 %)

Hue
213.06°
Saturation
22.79 %.
Lightness
42.16 %.

RYB

RYB(80, 101, 137)
Red
80 (31.4%)
Yellow
101 (39.8%)
Blue
137 (53.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
213.06°
Saturation
37.12 %.
Brightness / Value
51.76 %.

HWB

H: 213.06°

W: 32.55 %

B: 48.24 %

XYZ

X : 12.78

Y : 13.61

Z : 23.78

YXY

Y1 : 13.61

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 67.45%

M : 58.82%

Y : 48.24%


LRV

~ 13.6 %

Munsell Color System

1.3PB 4.2/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 43.67

A : -1

B : -17.58

CIE-Lch

L : 43.67

C : 17.6

H : 266.74

CIE-Luv

L : 43.67

U : -11.61

V : -24.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.89

A : -2.7

B : -12.4






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#506D85
PANTONE 2167 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


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#54697B
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ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
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RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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#42698C
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ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)


Pantone TPX


Aurora Borealis (P037) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Aurora Borealis (P037) to Pantone TPX


#5072A7
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ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Aurora Borealis (P037) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Aurora Borealis (P037) (Paint - Valspar). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


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#516582
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ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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#50647F
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ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)





Behr


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ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
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Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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