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Valspar Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) Paint Color


Color Name: Cornflower Blue (4008-4B)
Hex Color Code: #6B808C
RGB Color Code: RGB(107, 128, 140)
CMYK Values*: 23.6%, 8.6%, 0.0%, 45.1%





About Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cornflower Blue (4008-4B)?

Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) is #6B808C, and the RGB color code is RGB(107, 128, 140).

In the RGB color model, Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) has a red value of 107, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.6% cyan, 8.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 13.4 % saturation, and 48.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 23.6 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.


Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) is cool or warm?

The color Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Cornflower Blue (4008-4B)?

Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) has an LRV of nearly 20. 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

Cornflower Blue (4008-4B)

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) 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 20 puts Valspar Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) 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


Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(107, 128, 140)
Red
107 (42.0%)
Green
128 (50.2%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
23.57%
Magenta
8.57%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(201.82deg, 13.4 %, 48.4 %)

Hue
201.82°
Saturation
13.36 %.
Lightness
48.43 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 93, 112)
Red
66 (26.0%)
Yellow
93 (36.5%)
Blue
112 (44.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201.82°
Saturation
23.57 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 201.82°

W: 41.96 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 18.52

Y : 20.46

Z : 27.78

YXY

Y1 : 20.46

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 58.04%

M : 49.80%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 20.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.5B 5.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 52.35

A : -4.76

B : -9.01

CIE-Lch

L : 52.35

C : 10.19

H : 242.13

CIE-Luv

L : 52.35

U : -11.32

V : -12.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.23

A : -6.08

B : -4.76






Similar Colors and Paints



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#708090
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) to British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) to Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


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#7A888E
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ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) (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


Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) to Valspar


#6D7C81
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ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) to PPG Paints


#69808B
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ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Behr


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#708189
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ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) to Sherwin Williams


#6F848C
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ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% 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


Cornflower Blue (4008-4B) - #6B808C Color Images and Patterns


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