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Valspar Blue Coal (4011-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Coal (4011-3)
Hex Color Code: #2B3140
RGB Color Code: RGB(43, 49, 64)
CMYK Values*: 32.8%, 23.4%, 0.0%, 74.9%





About Blue Coal (4011-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Coal (4011-3)?

Blue Coal (4011-3) color belongs to the black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Coal (4011-3) is #2B3140, and the RGB color code is RGB(43, 49, 64).

In the RGB color model, Blue Coal (4011-3) has a red value of 43, a green value of 49, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 32.8% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 74.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 222.9° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation, and 21.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Coal (4011-3) has a hue of 222.9° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation and 25.1 % brightness/value.


Blue Coal (4011-3) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Coal (4011-3) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Coal (4011-3)?

Blue Coal (4011-3) has an LRV of nearly 3. By LRV value, it is a very 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 Coal (4011-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 3 of Blue Coal (4011-3) 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 3 puts Valspar Blue Coal (4011-3) 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 Coal (4011-3) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 49, 64)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
49 (19.2%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
32.81%
Magenta
23.44%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
74.90%

HSL

HSL(222.86deg, 19.6 %, 21.0 %)

Hue
222.86°
Saturation
19.63 %.
Lightness
20.98 %.

RYB

RYB(157, 166, 192)
Red
157 (61.6%)
Yellow
166 (64.9%)
Blue
192 (75.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
222.86°
Saturation
32.81 %.
Brightness / Value
25.10 %.

HWB

H: 222.86°

W: 16.86 %

B: 74.90 %

XYZ

X : 3.02

Y : 3.08

Z : 5.29

YXY

Y1 : 3.08

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 80.78%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 3.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.5PB 1.9/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 20.36

A : 1.63

B : -10.26

CIE-Lch

L : 20.36

C : 10.39

H : 279.01

CIE-Luv

L : 20.36

U : -3.24

V : -11.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 17.55

A : 0

B : -5.57






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Coal (4011-3) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Coal (4011-3) (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.



#232F3E
Squid Ink
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#2F3349
Peacoat
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#2A2F4D
Dark Byzantine Blue
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)





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


RAL Design


Blue Coal (4011-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Coal (4011-3) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Blue Coal (4011-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Coal (4011-3) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Blue Coal (4011-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Coal (4011-3) to Pantone PMS


#252A36
PANTONE 4280 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#333A49
PANTONE 8604 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#2F303A
PANTONE 8603 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#28334A
PANTONE 2380 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Blue Coal (4011-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Coal (4011-3) to RAL Classic


#1A2B3C
RAL 5011 - Steel Blue
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#191E28
RAL 5004 - Black Blue
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Blue Coal (4011-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Coal (4011-3) to British Standard 4800


#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Coal (4011-3) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Coal (4011-3) (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


Blue Coal (4011-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Coal (4011-3) to Valspar


#2A364E
Nightfall (8003-46G)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#2F3238
Very Black (5011-2)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#292F35
Deep Space Echo (T691)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Blue Coal (4011-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Coal (4011-3) to Sherwin Williams


#2B3441
Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#3A373E
Black Swan (SW 6279)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Coal (4011-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Coal (4011-3) to Benjamin Moore


#2E3549
Old Navy (2063-10)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#2F394B
Deep Royal (2061-10)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#2B3B4C
North Sea (CC-932)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Blue Coal (4011-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Coal (4011-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#343E54
Black River Falls (DEA 189)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Behr


Blue Coal (4011-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Coal (4011-3) to Behr


#3B4354
Indigo Ink (HDC-CL-26A)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#404457
Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09)
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#434555
Black Sapphire (PPU15-19)
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#434053
Artistic License (MQ5-39)
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue Coal (4011-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Coal (4011-3) to PPG Paints


#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)
#3A405A
Victory Blue (PPG1165-7)
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#484B5A
Black Flame (PPG1043-7)
ΔE - 8.84 (91.2% similar)
#464960
Chinaberry (PPG1171-7)
ΔE - 9.18 (90.8% 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


Blue Coal (4011-3) - #2B3140 Color Images and Patterns


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