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Valspar Motor City Blue (4005-4C) Paint Color


Color Name: Motor City Blue (4005-4C)
Hex Color Code: #415262
RGB Color Code: RGB(65, 82, 98)
CMYK Values*: 33.7%, 16.3%, 0.0%, 61.6%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Motor City Blue (4005-4C) color - its meaning and example


What color is Motor City Blue (4005-4C)?

Motor City Blue (4005-4C) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Motor City Blue (4005-4C) is #415262, and the RGB color code is RGB(65, 82, 98).

In the RGB color model, Motor City Blue (4005-4C) has a red value of 65, a green value of 82, and a blue value of 98. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 33.7% cyan, 16.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 61.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 209.1° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 32.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Motor City Blue (4005-4C) has a hue of 209.1° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation and 38.4 % brightness/value.


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) is cool or warm?

The color Motor City Blue (4005-4C) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Motor City Blue (4005-4C)?

Motor City Blue (4005-4C) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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

Motor City Blue (4005-4C)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) 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 8 puts Valspar Motor City Blue (4005-4C) 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


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(65, 82, 98)
Red
65 (25.5%)
Green
82 (32.2%)
Blue
98 (38.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
33.67%
Magenta
16.33%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
61.57%

HSL

HSL(209.09deg, 20.2 %, 32.0 %)

Hue
209.09°
Saturation
20.25 %.
Lightness
31.96 %.

RYB

RYB(112, 131, 160)
Red
112 (43.8%)
Yellow
131 (51.4%)
Blue
160 (62.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
209.09°
Saturation
33.67 %.
Brightness / Value
38.43 %.

HWB

H: 209.09°

W: 25.49 %

B: 61.57 %

XYZ

X : 7.4

Y : 8.04

Z : 12.72

YXY

Y1 : 8.04

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 74.51%

M : 67.84%

Y : 61.57%


LRV

~ 8 %

Munsell Color System

8B 3.3/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 34.07

A : -2.28

B : -11.44

CIE-Lch

L : 34.07

C : 11.67

H : 258.71

CIE-Luv

L : 34.07

U : -8.7

V : -14.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.36

A : -3.03

B : -6.74






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Motor City Blue (4005-4C) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Motor City Blue (4005-4C) (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.



#4C5866
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ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#536878
Payne's Gray
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) to Pantone PMS


#425563
PANTONE 7545 C
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#4F5A6B
PANTONE 4139 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#43556F
PANTONE 4143 C
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#4C6072
PANTONE 4138 C
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) to British Standard 4800


#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)


RAL Design


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) to RAL Classic


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Motor City Blue (4005-4C) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Motor City Blue (4005-4C) (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


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) to Valspar




Dunn-Edwards


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) to Dunn-Edwards


#3E505F
Midnight Haze (DE 5818)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#424F5F
Deep Reservoir (DE 5874)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#43535E
Nightfall (DE 5804)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#4D5A6B
Yankee Doodle (DET 578)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) to Sherwin Williams


#3E5063
Indigo Batik (SW 7602)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#3E4B54
Sea Serpent (SW 7615)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#515763
Mineral Gray (SW 2740)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#32586E
Endless Sea (SW 9150)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) to Benjamin Moore


#465566
Newburyport Blue (HC-155)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
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Hudson Bay (1680)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#485B6E
Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) to PPG Paints


#3F4C5A
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ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#404E61
Admiralty (PPG1042-7)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#48545D
Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Behr


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Motor City Blue (4005-4C) to Behr


#3B5066
Inked (M510-7)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#434D5C
Night Flight (S520-7)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#435A6F
Infinite Deep Sea (S500-7)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#48505D
Dark Denim (S510-7)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% 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


Motor City Blue (4005-4C) - #415262 Color Images and Patterns


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