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Valspar Blue Nebula (8002-40E) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
Hex Color Code: #3DA1B8
RGB Color Code: RGB(61, 161, 184)
CMYK Values*: 66.8%, 12.5%, 0.0%, 27.8%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Blue Nebula (8002-40E) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Nebula (8002-40E)?

Blue Nebula (8002-40E) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Nebula (8002-40E) is #3DA1B8, and the RGB color code is RGB(61, 161, 184).

In the RGB color model, Blue Nebula (8002-40E) has a red value of 61, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 66.8% cyan, 12.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 191.2° (degrees), 50.2 % saturation, and 48.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Nebula (8002-40E) has a hue of 191.2° (degrees), 66.8 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.


Blue Nebula (8002-40E) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Nebula (8002-40E) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Nebula (8002-40E)?

Blue Nebula (8002-40E) has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 Nebula (8002-40E)

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of Blue Nebula (8002-40E) 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 30 puts Valspar Blue Nebula (8002-40E) 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 Nebula (8002-40E) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(61, 161, 184)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
66.85%
Magenta
12.50%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(191.22deg, 50.2 %, 48.0 %)

Hue
191.22°
Saturation
50.20 %.
Lightness
48.04 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 69, 114)
Red
31 (12.2%)
Yellow
69 (27.2%)
Blue
114 (44.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
191.22°
Saturation
66.85 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 191.22°

W: 23.92 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 23.32

Y : 29.94

Z : 49.9

YXY

Y1 : 29.94

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 76.08%

M : 36.86%

Y : 27.84%


LRV

~ 29.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.8B 6.0/6.5

CIE-Lab

L : 61.6

A : -21.48

B : -20.39

CIE-Lch

L : 61.6

C : 29.62

H : 223.51

CIE-Luv

L : 61.6

U : -38.36

V : -28.18

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.72

A : -19.68

B : -15.76






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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.







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