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Valspar Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) Paint Color


Color Name: Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A)
Hex Color Code: #698593
RGB Color Code: RGB(105, 133, 147)
CMYK Values*: 28.6%, 9.5%, 0.0%, 42.4%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) color - its meaning and example


What color is Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A)?

Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) is #698593, and the RGB color code is RGB(105, 133, 147).

In the RGB color model, Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) has a red value of 105, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 147. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 28.6% cyan, 9.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 42.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation, and 49.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation and 57.6 % brightness/value.


Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) is cool or warm?

The color Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A)?

Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) has an LRV of nearly 22. 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

Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A)

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) 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 22 puts Valspar Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) 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


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(105, 133, 147)
Red
105 (41.2%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
147 (57.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
28.57%
Magenta
9.52%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
42.35%

HSL

HSL(200deg, 16.7 %, 49.4 %)

Hue
200°
Saturation
16.67 %.
Lightness
49.41 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 89, 111)
Red
61 (23.8%)
Yellow
89 (34.9%)
Blue
111 (43.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200°
Saturation
28.57 %.
Brightness / Value
57.65 %.

HWB

H: 200°

W: 41.18 %

B: 42.35 %

XYZ

X : 19.48

Y : 21.88

Z : 30.8

YXY

Y1 : 21.88

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 58.82%

M : 47.84%

Y : 42.35%


LRV

~ 21.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.2B 5.2/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 53.9

A : -6.52

B : -10.77

CIE-Lch

L : 53.9

C : 12.59

H : 238.8

CIE-Luv

L : 53.9

U : -14.59

V : -14.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.78

A : -7.54

B : -6.29






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) (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.



#708090
Slate Gray
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


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


#67899C
PANTONE 8201 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#768692
PANTONE 7544 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#5B7F95
PANTONE 5415 C
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#798F9B
PANTONE 8200 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


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




British Standard 4800


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


#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) to RAL Classic


#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) to Benjamin Moore


#67818F
Alfresco (1672)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#618697
Buckland Blue (HC-151)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#63879F
Blue Nose (1678)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#6D7E89
Normandy (2129-40)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#638496
Granite Falls (PPG1152-5)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#69808B
Artifact (PPG10-16)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#6A8389
Puddle Jumper (PPG1035-5)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#657D85
Sorcerer's Spell (PPG10-02)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Valspar


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


#6C889A
Royal Gray (4006-4A)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#6B808C
Cornflower Blue (4008-4B)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#5D8699
Brookside (4008-6A)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#6D8FA2
Palace Intrigue (P107)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) to Dunn-Edwards


#718B9A
China Clay (DE 5802)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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Seal Pup (DE 5816)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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Mica Creek (DE 5823)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#648FA4
Salt Box Blue (DET 562)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#6F848C
Blustery Sky (SW 9140)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#708D9E
Smoky Azurite (SW 9148)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#6A8EA1
Leisure Blue (SW 6515)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#768B9A
Bracing Blue (SW 6242)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) to Behr


#74858F
Adirondack Blue (N480-5)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#708189
Atlantic Shoreline (PPU13-4)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#6A8EA2
French Court (PPU14-04)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#778590
Forever Denim (PPU14-05)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% 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


Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) - #698593 Color Images and Patterns


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