Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Lucy Blue (5001-5C) |
| Hex Color Code: | #81A9B2 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(129, 169, 178) |
| CMYK Values*: | 27.5%, 5.1%, 0.0%, 30.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | blue |
What color is Lucy Blue (5001-5C)?
Lucy Blue (5001-5C) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lucy Blue (5001-5C) is #81A9B2, and the RGB color code is RGB(129, 169, 178).
In the RGB color model, Lucy Blue (5001-5C) has a red value of 129, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 27.5% cyan, 5.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 191° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation, and 60.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lucy Blue (5001-5C) has a hue of 191° (degrees), 27.5 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.
Lucy Blue (5001-5C) is cool or warm?
The color Lucy Blue (5001-5C) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Lucy Blue (5001-5C)?
Lucy Blue (5001-5C) has an LRV of nearly 36. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Lucy Blue (5001-5C)
Light Color
Compare LRV 36 of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) 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 36 puts Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) 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
Lucy Blue (5001-5C) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(129, 169, 178)
Red
129 (50.6%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
27.53%
Magenta
5.06%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.20%
HSL
HSL(191.02deg, 24.1 %, 60.2 %)
Hue
191.02°
Saturation
24.14 %.
Lightness
60.20 %.
RYB
RYB(35, 67, 81)
Red
35 (13.9%)
Yellow
67 (26.3%)
Blue
81 (31.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
191.02°
Saturation
27.53 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.
HWB
H: 191.02°
W: 50.59 %
B: 30.20 %
XYZ
X : 31.28
Y : 36.26
Z : 47.47
YXY
Y1 : 36.26
X : 0.27
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 49.41%
M : 33.73%
Y : 30.20%
LRV
~ 36.3 %
Munsell Color System
9.5BG 6.5/3.2
CIE-Lab
L : 66.72
A : -11.34
B : -9.04
CIE-Lch
L : 66.72
C : 14.5
H : 218.56
CIE-Luv
L : 66.72
U : -20.37
V : -11.77
Hunter-Lab
L : 60.21
A : -12.66
B : -4.59
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Lucy Blue (5001-5C) - #81A9B2 Color Images and Patterns
