Valspar BFF Blue (8001-42D) Paint Color
| Color Name: | BFF Blue (8001-42D) |
| Hex Color Code: | #68B6E0 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(104, 182, 224) |
| CMYK Values*: | 53.6%, 18.8%, 0.0%, 12.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | blue |
What color is BFF Blue (8001-42D)?
BFF Blue (8001-42D) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for BFF Blue (8001-42D) is #68B6E0, and the RGB color code is RGB(104, 182, 224).
In the RGB color model, BFF Blue (8001-42D) has a red value of 104, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 224. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 53.6% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201° (degrees), 65.9 % saturation, and 64.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, BFF Blue (8001-42D) has a hue of 201° (degrees), 53.6 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.
BFF Blue (8001-42D) is cool or warm?
The color BFF Blue (8001-42D) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of BFF Blue (8001-42D)?
BFF Blue (8001-42D) has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
BFF Blue (8001-42D)
Light Color
Compare LRV 42 of BFF Blue (8001-42D) 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 42 puts Valspar BFF Blue (8001-42D) paint color in the
medium 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
BFF Blue (8001-42D) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(104, 182, 224)
Red
104 (40.8%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
224 (87.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
53.57%
Magenta
18.75%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.16%
HSL
HSL(201deg, 65.9 %, 64.3 %)
Hue
201°
Saturation
65.93 %.
Lightness
64.31 %.
RYB
RYB(17, 32, 82)
Red
17 (6.6%)
Yellow
32 (12.7%)
Blue
82 (32.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
201°
Saturation
53.57 %.
Brightness / Value
87.84 %.
HWB
H: 201°
W: 40.78 %
B: 12.16 %
XYZ
X : 35.89
Y : 41.78
Z : 76.69
YXY
Y1 : 41.78
X : 0.23
Y2 : 0.27
CMY
C : 59.22%
M : 28.63%
Y : 12.16%
LRV
~ 41.8 %
Munsell Color System
7.6B 6.9/7
CIE-Lab
L : 70.72
A : -12.39
B : -28.43
CIE-Lch
L : 70.72
C : 31.02
H : 246.45
CIE-Luv
L : 70.72
U : -34.03
V : -43.31
Hunter-Lab
L : 64.64
A : -14
B : -25.1
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
BFF Blue (8001-42D) - #68B6E0 Color Images and Patterns
