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Valspar Sea Swirl (M260) Paint Color


Color Name: Sea Swirl (M260)
Hex Color Code: #3F7993
RGB Color Code: RGB(63, 121, 147)
CMYK Values*: 57.1%, 17.7%, 0.0%, 42.4%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Sea Swirl (M260) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sea Swirl (M260)?

Sea Swirl (M260) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sea Swirl (M260) is #3F7993, and the RGB color code is RGB(63, 121, 147).

In the RGB color model, Sea Swirl (M260) has a red value of 63, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 147. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 57.1% cyan, 17.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 42.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.6° (degrees), 40.0 % saturation, and 41.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sea Swirl (M260) has a hue of 198.6° (degrees), 57.1 % saturation and 57.6 % brightness/value.


Sea Swirl (M260) is cool or warm?

The color Sea Swirl (M260) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Sea Swirl (M260)?

Sea Swirl (M260) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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

Sea Swirl (M260)

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of Sea Swirl (M260) 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 17 puts Valspar Sea Swirl (M260) 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


Sea Swirl (M260) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(63, 121, 147)
Red
63 (24.7%)
Green
121 (47.5%)
Blue
147 (57.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
57.14%
Magenta
17.69%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
42.35%

HSL

HSL(198.57deg, 40.0 %, 41.2 %)

Hue
198.57°
Saturation
40.00 %.
Lightness
41.18 %.

RYB

RYB(63, 97, 140)
Red
63 (24.6%)
Yellow
97 (37.9%)
Blue
140 (54.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.57°
Saturation
57.14 %.
Brightness / Value
57.65 %.

HWB

H: 198.57°

W: 24.71 %

B: 42.35 %

XYZ

X : 14.15

Y : 16.84

Z : 30.11

YXY

Y1 : 16.84

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 75.29%

M : 52.55%

Y : 42.35%


LRV

~ 16.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.9B 4.6/5

CIE-Lab

L : 48.06

A : -11.08

B : -19.86

CIE-Lch

L : 48.06

C : 22.74

H : 240.84

CIE-Luv

L : 48.06

U : -24.54

V : -27.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.03

A : -10.24

B : -14.78






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sea Swirl (M260) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Sea Swirl (M260) (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.



#367588
Teal Blue
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#007791
Duck Blue
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#007BA7
Cerulean
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#006994
Sea Blue
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Sea Swirl (M260) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sea Swirl (M260) to Pantone PMS


#41748D
PANTONE 7698 C
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#387F97
PANTONE 4158 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#277DA1
PANTONE 2454 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#2C7AA1
PANTONE 8203 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


Sea Swirl (M260) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sea Swirl (M260) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Sea Swirl (M260) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sea Swirl (M260) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Sea Swirl (M260) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sea Swirl (M260) to British Standard 4800


#486D7C
BS 18-C-37 - Blue
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Sea Swirl (M260) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sea Swirl (M260) to RAL Classic


#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)


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#21759B
WordPress WP Blue
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)





Paint similar to Sea Swirl (M260) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sea Swirl (M260) (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


Sea Swirl (M260) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sea Swirl (M260) to Valspar


#497A8D
Peacock Blues (8003-41E)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#43809F
Cornwall (8002-43E)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#3481A1
Blue China (5001-8B)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Sea Swirl (M260) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sea Swirl (M260) to Sherwin Williams


#3E758A
Turkish Tile (SW 7610)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#43718B
Down Pour (SW 6516)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#2F778B
Loch Blue (SW 6502)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#427584
Silken Peacock (SW 9059)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Sea Swirl (M260) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sea Swirl (M260) to Dunn-Edwards


#3C768A
English River (DE 5789)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#3E6F87
Crashing Waves (DE 5810)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#527585
San Miguel Blue (DET 569)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#00748E
Rare Turquoise (DEA 133)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)





PPG Paints


Sea Swirl (M260) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sea Swirl (M260) to PPG Paints


#347699
Cosmic Dust (PPG1157-6)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#34788C
Adventure (PPG1151-6)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#53778F
Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#507B9A
Stormy Ridge (PPG1159-5)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Sea Swirl (M260) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sea Swirl (M260) to Benjamin Moore


#517C8E
Azurite (CW-670)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#3C829F
Randolph Blue (CW-615)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#4E7F92
Fiji (AF-525)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#26768E
Avalon Teal (CSP-645)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Behr


Sea Swirl (M260) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sea Swirl (M260) to Behr


#37708C
Living Stream (M490-6)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#2D7E96
Valley Of Glaciers (M480-6)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#007597
Mayan Treasure (P490-7)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#416F8B
Sojourn Blue (M500-5)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% 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


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