Valspar Blue China (5001-8B) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Blue China (5001-8B) |
| Hex Color Code: | #3481A1 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(52, 129, 161) |
| CMYK Values*: | 67.7%, 19.9%, 0.0%, 36.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | blue |
What color is Blue China (5001-8B)?
Blue China (5001-8B) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue China (5001-8B) is #3481A1, and the RGB color code is RGB(52, 129, 161).
In the RGB color model, Blue China (5001-8B) has a red value of 52, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 67.7% cyan, 19.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.6° (degrees), 51.2 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue China (5001-8B) has a hue of 197.6° (degrees), 67.7 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.
Blue China (5001-8B) is cool or warm?
The color Blue China (5001-8B) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Blue China (5001-8B)?
Blue China (5001-8B) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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
Blue China (5001-8B)
Light Color
Compare LRV 19 of Blue China (5001-8B) 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 19 puts Valspar Blue China (5001-8B) 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 China (5001-8B) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(52, 129, 161)
Red
52 (20.4%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
161 (63.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
67.70%
Magenta
19.88%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
36.86%
HSL
HSL(197.61deg, 51.2 %, 41.8 %)
Hue
197.61°
Saturation
51.17 %.
Lightness
41.76 %.
RYB
RYB(51, 88, 140)
Red
51 (20.2%)
Yellow
88 (34.5%)
Blue
140 (54.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
197.61°
Saturation
67.70 %.
Brightness / Value
63.14 %.
HWB
H: 197.61°
W: 20.39 %
B: 36.86 %
XYZ
X : 15.7
Y : 19
Z : 36.56
YXY
Y1 : 19
X : 0.22
Y2 : 0.27
CMY
C : 79.61%
M : 49.41%
Y : 36.86%
LRV
~ 19 %
Munsell Color System
5.5B 4.9/6.1
CIE-Lab
L : 50.69
A : -13.13
B : -24.02
CIE-Lch
L : 50.69
C : 27.38
H : 241.35
CIE-Luv
L : 50.69
U : -29.55
V : -34.02
Hunter-Lab
L : 43.59
A : -12
B : -19.21
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Color Combinations
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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
Blue China (5001-8B) - #3481A1 Color Images and Patterns
