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Valspar Blue China (5001-8B) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue China (5001-8B)
Hex Color Code: #3481A1
RGB Color Code: RGB(52, 129, 161)
CMYK Values*: 67.7%, 19.9%, 0.0%, 36.9%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Blue China (5001-8B) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue China (5001-8B)?

Blue China (5001-8B) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue China (5001-8B) is #3481A1, and the RGB color code is RGB(52, 129, 161).

In the RGB color model, Blue China (5001-8B) has a red value of 52, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 67.7% cyan, 19.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.6° (degrees), 51.2 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue China (5001-8B) has a hue of 197.6° (degrees), 67.7 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.


Blue China (5001-8B) is cool or warm?

The color Blue China (5001-8B) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue China (5001-8B)?

Blue China (5001-8B) has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Blue China (5001-8B)

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of Blue China (5001-8B) 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 19 puts Valspar Blue China (5001-8B) 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


Blue China (5001-8B) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(52, 129, 161)
Red
52 (20.4%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
161 (63.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
67.70%
Magenta
19.88%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
36.86%

HSL

HSL(197.61deg, 51.2 %, 41.8 %)

Hue
197.61°
Saturation
51.17 %.
Lightness
41.76 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 88, 140)
Red
51 (20.2%)
Yellow
88 (34.5%)
Blue
140 (54.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
197.61°
Saturation
67.70 %.
Brightness / Value
63.14 %.

HWB

H: 197.61°

W: 20.39 %

B: 36.86 %

XYZ

X : 15.7

Y : 19

Z : 36.56

YXY

Y1 : 19

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 79.61%

M : 49.41%

Y : 36.86%


LRV

~ 19 %

Munsell Color System

5.5B 4.9/6.1

CIE-Lab

L : 50.69

A : -13.13

B : -24.02

CIE-Lch

L : 50.69

C : 27.38

H : 241.35

CIE-Luv

L : 50.69

U : -29.55

V : -34.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.59

A : -12

B : -19.21






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue China (5001-8B) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Blue China (5001-8B) (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.



#007BA7
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ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#367588
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ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)





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


RAL Design


Blue China (5001-8B) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue China (5001-8B) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Blue China (5001-8B) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue China (5001-8B) to Pantone PMS


#277DA1
PANTONE 2454 C
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#007FA3
PANTONE 314 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#387F97
PANTONE 4158 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#2C7AA1
PANTONE 8203 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Blue China (5001-8B) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue China (5001-8B) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Blue China (5001-8B) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue China (5001-8B) to RAL Classic


#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Blue China (5001-8B) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue China (5001-8B) (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


Blue China (5001-8B) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue China (5001-8B) to Valspar


#4083A2
Lake Henry (V070-5)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#43809F
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ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#1080A7
Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue China (5001-8B) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue China (5001-8B) to Benjamin Moore


#3C829F
Randolph Blue (CW-615)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#4E7F92
Fiji (AF-525)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#4580A8
Finley Blue (CW-620)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#517C8E
Azurite (CW-670)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue China (5001-8B) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue China (5001-8B) to PPG Paints


#2282A8
Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
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Neptune (PPG1237-7)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#347699
Cosmic Dust (PPG1157-6)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#507B9A
Stormy Ridge (PPG1159-5)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)





Behr


Blue China (5001-8B) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue China (5001-8B) to Behr


#0084A6
Tibetan Turquoise (MQ4-53)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
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Hacienda Blue (P490-6)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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Valley Of Glaciers (M480-6)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#5285A4
Hemisphere (M500-4)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Blue China (5001-8B) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue China (5001-8B) to Sherwin Williams


#01819E
Blue Mosque (SW 6789)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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Blue Plate (SW 6796)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#2377A2
Danube (SW 6803)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue China (5001-8B) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue China (5001-8B) to Dunn-Edwards


#3C768A
English River (DE 5789)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#3377A2
Surf's Up (DET 583)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
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Blueberry Muffin (DE 5851)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
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Summer Lake (DE 5838)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)








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


Valspar Blue China (5001-8B) - #3481A1 Color Images and Patterns


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