Valspar Blue Dusk (M318) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Blue Dusk (M318) |
| Hex Color Code: | #233E51 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(35, 62, 81) |
| CMYK Values*: | 56.8%, 23.5%, 0.0%, 68.2% |
What color is Blue Dusk (M318)?
Blue Dusk (M318) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Blue Dusk (M318) is #233E51, and the RGB color code is RGB(35, 62, 81).
In the RGB color model, Blue Dusk (M318) has a red value of 35, a green value of 62, and a blue value of 81. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 56.8% cyan, 23.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 68.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.8° (degrees), 39.7 % saturation, and 22.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Dusk (M318) has a hue of 204.8° (degrees), 56.8 % saturation and 31.8 % brightness/value.
Blue Dusk (M318) is cool or warm?
The color Blue Dusk (M318) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Blue Dusk (M318)?
Blue Dusk (M318) has an LRV of nearly 4. 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 Dusk (M318)
Light Color
Compare LRV 4 of Blue Dusk (M318) 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 4 puts Valspar Blue Dusk (M318) 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 Dusk (M318) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB |
RGB(35, 62, 81) |
| Red | 35 (13.7%) |
| Green | 62 (24.3%) |
| Blue | 81 (31.8%) |
| Alpha | 1 (100.0%) |
CMYK |
|
| Cyan | 56.79% |
| Magenta | 23.46% |
| Yellow | 0.00% |
| Key | 68.24% |
HSL |
HSL(204.78deg, 39.7 %, 22.7 %) |
| Hue | 204.78° |
| Saturation | 39.66 %. |
| Lightness | 22.75 %. |
RYB |
RYB(134, 157, 192) |
| Red | 134 (52.7%) |
| Yellow | 157 (61.5%) |
| Blue | 192 (75.2%) |
HSV/HSB |
|
| Hue | 204.78° |
| Saturation | 56.79 %. |
| Brightness / Value | 31.76 %. |
| HWB | H: 204.78° W: 13.73 % B: 68.24 % |
| XYZ | X : 3.9 Y : 4.4 Z : 8.43 |
| YXY | Y1 : 4.4 X : 0.23 Y2 : 0.26 |
| CMY | C : 86.27% M : 75.69% Y : 68.24% |
| LRV | ~ 4.4 % |
| Munsell Color System | 7.7B 2.4/3.2 |
| CIE-Lab | L : 24.94 A : -4 B : -14.64 |
| CIE-Lch | L : 24.94 C : 15.18 H : 254.71 |
| CIE-Luv | L : 24.94 U : -10.97 V : -16.99 |
| Hunter-Lab | L : 20.97 A : -3.49 B : -9.15 |
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