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Valspar Café Blue (5001-4A) Paint Color


Color Name: Café Blue (5001-4A)
Hex Color Code: #859694
RGB Color Code: RGB(133, 150, 148)
CMYK Values*: 11.3%, 0.0%, 1.3%, 41.2%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Café Blue (5001-4A) color - its meaning and example


What color is Café Blue (5001-4A)?

Café Blue (5001-4A) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Café Blue (5001-4A) is #859694, and the RGB color code is RGB(133, 150, 148).

In the RGB color model, Café Blue (5001-4A) has a red value of 133, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.3% yellow, and 41.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 172.9° (degrees), 7.5 % saturation, and 55.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Café Blue (5001-4A) has a hue of 172.9° (degrees), 11.3 % saturation and 58.8 % brightness/value.


Café Blue (5001-4A) is cool or warm?

The color Café Blue (5001-4A) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Café Blue (5001-4A)?

Café Blue (5001-4A) has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

Café Blue (5001-4A)

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of Café Blue (5001-4A) 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 29 puts Valspar Café Blue (5001-4A) 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


Café Blue (5001-4A) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(133, 150, 148)
Red
133 (52.2%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
148 (58.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.33%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.33%
Key
41.18%

HSL

HSL(172.94deg, 7.5 %, 55.5 %)

Hue
172.94°
Saturation
7.49 %.
Lightness
55.49 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 86, 88)
Red
54 (21.1%)
Yellow
86 (33.8%)
Blue
88 (34.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
172.94°
Saturation
11.33 %.
Brightness / Value
58.82 %.

HWB

H: 172.94°

W: 52.16 %

B: 41.18 %

XYZ

X : 25.92

Y : 28.94

Z : 32.24

YXY

Y1 : 28.94

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 47.84%

M : 41.18%

Y : 41.96%


LRV

~ 28.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.4G 5.9/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 60.73

A : -6.46

B : -1.01

CIE-Lch

L : 60.73

C : 6.54

H : 188.9

CIE-Luv

L : 60.73

U : -9.13

V : -0.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.79

A : -8.11

B : 2.13






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Café Blue (5001-4A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Café Blue (5001-4A) (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.



#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 8.15 (91.9% similar)
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ΔE - 8.19 (91.8% similar)
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ΔE - 8.34 (91.7% similar)





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


RAL Design


Café Blue (5001-4A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Café Blue (5001-4A) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Café Blue (5001-4A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Café Blue (5001-4A) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Café Blue (5001-4A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Café Blue (5001-4A) to Pantone PMS


#83968C
PANTONE 8300 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#8A9C8F
PANTONE 4197 C
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#94A69D
PANTONE 4191 C
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#88A39A
PANTONE 4185 C
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Café Blue (5001-4A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Café Blue (5001-4A) to RAL Classic


#8E9291
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Café Blue (5001-4A) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Café Blue (5001-4A) to British Standard 4800


#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Café Blue (5001-4A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Café Blue (5001-4A) (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.


Behr


Café Blue (5001-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Café Blue (5001-4A) to Behr


#889A95
Rainy Afternoon (N430-4)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#879D99
Agave (PPU12-04)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#8A9192
Gotham Gray (MQ5-29)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#798884
Juniper Ash (PPU12-16)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Café Blue (5001-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Café Blue (5001-4A) to Benjamin Moore


#889D9A
Atmospheric (AF-500)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#8A9F9B
Mystic Lake (CSP-745)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#919E97
Sea Glass (CSP-735)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#89A098
Azores (AF-495)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Café Blue (5001-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Café Blue (5001-4A) to Sherwin Williams


#8D9E97
Jasper Stone (SW 9133)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#8CA49C
Calico (SW 0017)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#969A96
Earl Grey (SW 7660)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#939899
African Gray (SW 9162)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Café Blue (5001-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Café Blue (5001-4A) to Dunn-Edwards


#89978E
Deco Gray (DET 609)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
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Meek Moss Green (DET 606)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#95A7A4
Galway Bay (DE 6305)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#788788
Shadow Effect (DET 597)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Café Blue (5001-4A) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Café Blue (5001-4A) to PPG Paints


#7C9793
Green Granite (PPG1144-5)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#91A49D
Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#83988C
Paradise Found (PPG1135-5)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#8E9598
Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Valspar


Café Blue (5001-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Café Blue (5001-4A) to Valspar


#8D9F95
Verdant Retreat (T625)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#8A9F95
Green Water (5003-4A)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#878E8F
Barometer (M259)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#728687
Deep Thoughts (T694)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% 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 Café Blue (5001-4A) - #859694 Color Images and Patterns


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