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Valspar Folk Blue (V107-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Folk Blue (V107-5)
Hex Color Code: #4E6D7F
RGB Color Code: RGB(78, 109, 127)
CMYK Values*: 38.6%, 14.2%, 0.0%, 50.2%





About Folk Blue (V107-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Folk Blue (V107-5)?

Folk Blue (V107-5) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Folk Blue (V107-5) is #4E6D7F, and the RGB color code is RGB(78, 109, 127).

In the RGB color model, Folk Blue (V107-5) has a red value of 78, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 38.6% cyan, 14.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202° (degrees), 23.9 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Folk Blue (V107-5) has a hue of 202° (degrees), 38.6 % saturation and 49.8 % brightness/value.


Folk Blue (V107-5) is cool or warm?

The color Folk Blue (V107-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Folk Blue (V107-5)?

Folk Blue (V107-5) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a 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

Folk Blue (V107-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of Folk Blue (V107-5) 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 14 puts Valspar Folk Blue (V107-5) 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


Folk Blue (V107-5) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(78, 109, 127)
Red
78 (30.6%)
Green
109 (42.7%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
38.58%
Magenta
14.17%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.20%

HSL

HSL(202.04deg, 23.9 %, 40.2 %)

Hue
202.04°
Saturation
23.90 %.
Lightness
40.20 %.

RYB

RYB(80, 108, 138)
Red
80 (31.4%)
Yellow
108 (42.2%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.04°
Saturation
38.58 %.
Brightness / Value
49.80 %.

HWB

H: 202.04°

W: 30.59 %

B: 50.20 %

XYZ

X : 12.44

Y : 14.09

Z : 22.14

YXY

Y1 : 14.09

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 69.41%

M : 57.25%

Y : 50.20%


LRV

~ 14.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.8B 4.3/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 44.36

A : -6.3

B : -13.54

CIE-Lch

L : 44.36

C : 14.94

H : 245.03

CIE-Luv

L : 44.36

U : -15.2

V : -18.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.54

A : -6.52

B : -8.7






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Folk Blue (V107-5) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Folk Blue (V107-5) (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.



#536878
Payne's Gray
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#536878
Dark Electric Blue
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#367588
Teal Blue
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Folk Blue (V107-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Folk Blue (V107-5) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Folk Blue (V107-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Folk Blue (V107-5) to Pantone PMS


#537386
PANTONE 10265 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#43667C
PANTONE 10266 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#506D85
PANTONE 2167 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#3F6C7D
PANTONE 2180 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Folk Blue (V107-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Folk Blue (V107-5) to British Standard 4800


#486D7C
BS 18-C-37 - Blue
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)


RAL Design


Folk Blue (V107-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Folk Blue (V107-5) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Folk Blue (V107-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Folk Blue (V107-5) to RAL Classic


#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#225F78
RAL 5009 - Azure Blue
ΔE - 7.55 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Folk Blue (V107-5) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Folk Blue (V107-5) (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


Folk Blue (V107-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Folk Blue (V107-5) to Valspar


#596C77
Passageway (V137-6)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#576F85
Thundering Clouds (4005-4B)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#3D6F82
Aristocratic (M336)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Folk Blue (V107-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Folk Blue (V107-5) to Behr


#4F6F85
Shipyard (S500-6)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#466C7C
Poseidon (S480-6)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#4E6975
Shipwreck (S470-6)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#3F677E
Ocean Storm (MQ5-61)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Folk Blue (V107-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Folk Blue (V107-5) to Benjamin Moore


#537284
Mozart Blue (1665)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#527687
Schooner (AF-520)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#5E7480
Thousand Oceans (1645)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#4E646F
Spellbound (1659)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Folk Blue (V107-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Folk Blue (V107-5) to Sherwin Williams


#4E7287
Inky Blue (SW 9149)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#416D83
Santorini Blue (SW 7607)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#596E79
Smoky Blue (SW 7604)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#43718B
Down Pour (SW 6516)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Folk Blue (V107-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Folk Blue (V107-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#536A79
Turbulent Sea (DE 5803)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#546B78
Morro Bay (DET 571)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#4D6A77
Before the Storm (DE 5796)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#527585
San Miguel Blue (DET 569)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Folk Blue (V107-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Folk Blue (V107-5) to PPG Paints


#5C707E
Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#526771
Silent Night (PPG1153-6)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#53778F
Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#4A6871
Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Folk Blue (V107-5) - #4E6D7F color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Folk Blue (V107-5) - #4E6D7F Color Images and Patterns


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