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Valspar Fog Blue (8003-38D) Paint Color


Color Name: Fog Blue (8003-38D)
Hex Color Code: #8EADAC
RGB Color Code: RGB(142, 173, 172)
CMYK Values*: 17.9%, 0.0%, 0.6%, 32.2%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Fog Blue (8003-38D) color - its meaning and example


What color is Fog Blue (8003-38D)?

Fog Blue (8003-38D) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fog Blue (8003-38D) is #8EADAC, and the RGB color code is RGB(142, 173, 172).

In the RGB color model, Fog Blue (8003-38D) has a red value of 142, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.6% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 178.1° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fog Blue (8003-38D) has a hue of 178.1° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.


Fog Blue (8003-38D) is cool or warm?

The color Fog Blue (8003-38D) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Fog Blue (8003-38D)?

Fog Blue (8003-38D) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

Fog Blue (8003-38D)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Fog Blue (8003-38D) 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 39 puts Valspar Fog Blue (8003-38D) 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


Fog Blue (8003-38D) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(142, 173, 172)
Red
142 (55.7%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
17.92%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.58%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(178.06deg, 15.9 %, 61.8 %)

Hue
178.06°
Saturation
15.90 %.
Lightness
61.76 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 71, 74)
Red
36 (14.2%)
Yellow
71 (27.8%)
Blue
74 (28.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
178.06°
Saturation
17.92 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 178.06°

W: 55.69 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 33.55

Y : 38.62

Z : 44.72

YXY

Y1 : 38.62

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 44.31%

M : 32.16%

Y : 32.55%


LRV

~ 38.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.7G 6.7/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 68.47

A : -10.76

B : -3.02

CIE-Lch

L : 68.47

C : 11.17

H : 195.67

CIE-Luv

L : 68.47

U : -16.2

V : -2.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.14

A : -12.39

B : 0.84






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Fog Blue (8003-38D) (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.



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


Pantone TCX


Fog Blue (8003-38D) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Fog Blue (8003-38D) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#9BB9B6
PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 4185 C
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
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PANTONE 5575 C
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Fog Blue (8003-38D) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Fog Blue (8003-38D) to RAL Classic


#7AACAC
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ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Fog Blue (8003-38D) (Paint - Valspar)


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Valspar


Fog Blue (8003-38D) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Fog Blue (8003-38D) to Valspar


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Dunn-Edwards


Fog Blue (8003-38D) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Fog Blue (8003-38D) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Fog Blue (8003-38D) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Fog Blue (8003-38D) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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Behr


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Sherwin Williams


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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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