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Valspar Novella Blue (4004-5B) Paint Color


Color Name: Novella Blue (4004-5B)
Hex Color Code: #A8C3D8
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 195, 216)
CMYK Values*: 22.2%, 9.7%, 0.0%, 15.3%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Novella Blue (4004-5B) color - its meaning and example


What color is Novella Blue (4004-5B)?

Novella Blue (4004-5B) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Novella Blue (4004-5B) is #A8C3D8, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 195, 216).

In the RGB color model, Novella Blue (4004-5B) has a red value of 168, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 216. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.2% cyan, 9.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 15.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.2° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Novella Blue (4004-5B) has a hue of 206.2° (degrees), 22.2 % saturation and 84.7 % brightness/value.


Novella Blue (4004-5B) is cool or warm?

The color Novella Blue (4004-5B) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Novella Blue (4004-5B)?

Novella Blue (4004-5B) has an LRV of nearly 52. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

Novella Blue (4004-5B)

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of Novella Blue (4004-5B) 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 52 puts Valspar Novella Blue (4004-5B) paint color in the medium 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


Novella Blue (4004-5B) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 195, 216)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
195 (76.5%)
Blue
216 (84.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
22.22%
Magenta
9.72%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
15.29%

HSL

HSL(206.25deg, 38.1 %, 75.3 %)

Hue
206.25°
Saturation
38.10 %.
Lightness
75.29 %.

RYB

RYB(20, 36, 53)
Red
20 (7.7%)
Yellow
36 (14.1%)
Blue
53 (20.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
206.25°
Saturation
22.22 %.
Brightness / Value
84.71 %.

HWB

H: 206.25°

W: 65.88 %

B: 15.29 %

XYZ

X : 48.06

Y : 52.31

Z : 72.53

YXY

Y1 : 52.31

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 23.53%

Y : 15.29%


LRV

~ 52.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.6B 7.6/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 77.47

A : -4.54

B : -13.52

CIE-Lch

L : 77.47

C : 14.26

H : 251.42

CIE-Luv

L : 77.47

U : -14.93

V : -20.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.33

A : -7.97

B : -8.83






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Novella Blue (4004-5B) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Novella Blue (4004-5B) (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.



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ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Novella Blue (4004-5B) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Novella Blue (4004-5B) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Novella Blue (4004-5B) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Novella Blue (4004-5B) to RAL Design


#B1C9DF
RAL 260 80 15 - Wind Blue
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#B6CAD7
RAL 250 80 10 - Light Cyan
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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RAL 250 80 20 - Velvet Blue
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Pantone PMS


Novella Blue (4004-5B) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Novella Blue (4004-5B) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 543 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 644 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE 277 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 651 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Novella Blue (4004-5B) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Novella Blue (4004-5B) to British Standard 4800


#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
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BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
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BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)





Paint similar to Novella Blue (4004-5B) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Novella Blue (4004-5B) (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


Novella Blue (4004-5B) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Novella Blue (4004-5B) to Valspar


#B0CEE6
Frosty Snow Cap (V035-1)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Behr


Novella Blue (4004-5B) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Novella Blue (4004-5B) to Behr


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ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


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ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)





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Blue Bows (PPG1158-3)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Novella Blue (4004-5B) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Novella Blue (4004-5B) to Sherwin Williams


#B2C8D8
Blissful Blue (SW 6527)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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Wondrous Blue (SW 6807)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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Honest Blue (SW 6520)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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Vast Sky (SW 6506)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Novella Blue (4004-5B) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Novella Blue (4004-5B) to Dunn-Edwards


#9EBBCD
Anchors Away (DE 5814)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
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Northern Pond (DE 5870)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
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Afternoon Sky (DE 5877)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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January Frost (DE 5849)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% 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


Novella Blue (4004-5B) - #A8C3D8 Color Images and Patterns


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