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Valspar Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) Paint Color


Color Name: Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B)
Hex Color Code: #587487
RGB Color Code: RGB(88, 116, 135)
CMYK Values*: 34.8%, 14.1%, 0.0%, 47.1%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) color - its meaning and example


What color is Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B)?

Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) is #587487, and the RGB color code is RGB(88, 116, 135).

In the RGB color model, Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) has a red value of 88, a green value of 116, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 34.8% cyan, 14.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.3° (degrees), 21.1 % saturation, and 43.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) has a hue of 204.3° (degrees), 34.8 % saturation and 52.9 % brightness/value.


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) is cool or warm?

The color Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B)?

Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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

Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B)

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) 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 16 puts Valspar Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) 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


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(88, 116, 135)
Red
88 (34.5%)
Green
116 (45.5%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
34.81%
Magenta
14.07%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
47.06%

HSL

HSL(204.26deg, 21.1 %, 43.7 %)

Hue
204.26°
Saturation
21.08 %.
Lightness
43.73 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 100, 129)
Red
73 (28.7%)
Yellow
100 (39.0%)
Blue
129 (50.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204.26°
Saturation
34.81 %.
Brightness / Value
52.94 %.

HWB

H: 204.26°

W: 34.51 %

B: 47.06 %

XYZ

X : 14.64

Y : 16.31

Z : 25.3

YXY

Y1 : 16.31

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 65.49%

M : 54.51%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 16.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.9B 4.6/3

CIE-Lab

L : 47.38

A : -5.17

B : -13.67

CIE-Lch

L : 47.38

C : 14.62

H : 249.29

CIE-Luv

L : 47.38

U : -14.25

V : -18.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.39

A : -5.97

B : -8.86






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) (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
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ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) to Pantone PMS


#537386
PANTONE 10265 C
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
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PANTONE 2166 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 2167 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 5415 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) to British Standard 4800


#54697B
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ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) to RAL Classic


#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) (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


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) to Benjamin Moore


#537284
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ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) to Sherwin Williams


#4E7287
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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Denim (SW 6523)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) to Behr


#4F6F85
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)





PPG Paints


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#5C707E
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ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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License To Dream (PPG10-22)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Valspar


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) to Valspar


#576F85
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ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) to Dunn-Edwards


#536A79
Turbulent Sea (DE 5803)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
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Morro Bay (DET 571)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#576A7D
Blue Print (DET 575)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
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Before the Storm (DE 5796)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% 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


Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) - #587487 Color Images and Patterns


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