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Valspar Shale Blue (8004-38D) Paint Color


Color Name: Shale Blue (8004-38D)
Hex Color Code: #93A8B1
RGB Color Code: RGB(147, 168, 177)
CMYK Values*: 16.9%, 5.1%, 0.0%, 30.6%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Shale Blue (8004-38D) color - its meaning and example


What color is Shale Blue (8004-38D)?

Shale Blue (8004-38D) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shale Blue (8004-38D) is #93A8B1, and the RGB color code is RGB(147, 168, 177).

In the RGB color model, Shale Blue (8004-38D) has a red value of 147, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.9% cyan, 5.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198° (degrees), 16.1 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shale Blue (8004-38D) has a hue of 198° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.


Shale Blue (8004-38D) is cool or warm?

The color Shale Blue (8004-38D) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Shale Blue (8004-38D)?

Shale Blue (8004-38D) has an LRV of nearly 37. 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

Shale Blue (8004-38D)

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of Shale Blue (8004-38D) 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 37 puts Valspar Shale Blue (8004-38D) 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


Shale Blue (8004-38D) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(147, 168, 177)
Red
147 (57.6%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.95%
Magenta
5.08%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(198deg, 16.1 %, 63.5 %)

Hue
198°
Saturation
16.13 %.
Lightness
63.53 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 65, 74)
Red
37 (14.7%)
Yellow
65 (25.6%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198°
Saturation
16.95 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 198°

W: 57.65 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 33.97

Y : 37.38

Z : 47.02

YXY

Y1 : 37.38

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 42.35%

M : 34.12%

Y : 30.59%


LRV

~ 37.4 %

Munsell Color System

9.4BG 6.6/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 67.56

A : -5.35

B : -7.1

CIE-Lch

L : 67.56

C : 8.89

H : 232.99

CIE-Luv

L : 67.56

U : -11.56

V : -9.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.14

A : -7.82

B : -2.8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Shale Blue (8004-38D) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Shale Blue (8004-38D) (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.



#8BA8B7
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ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
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ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)





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


RAL Design


Shale Blue (8004-38D) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Shale Blue (8004-38D) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Shale Blue (8004-38D) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Shale Blue (8004-38D) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Shale Blue (8004-38D) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shale Blue (8004-38D) to Pantone PMS


#98A4AE
PANTONE 7543 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#7FA0AC
PANTONE 2177 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#8C9AA3
PANTONE 10262 C
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#869CAE
PANTONE 2163 C
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Shale Blue (8004-38D) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Shale Blue (8004-38D) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Shale Blue (8004-38D) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Shale Blue (8004-38D) to RAL Classic


#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)





Paint similar to Shale Blue (8004-38D) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shale Blue (8004-38D) (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


Shale Blue (8004-38D) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shale Blue (8004-38D) to Valspar


#93AAB8
Cool Customer (V107-4)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#8BA1AC
Silver Fox (4008-3C)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#97A7B4
Wave Goodbye (V137-4)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Shale Blue (8004-38D) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shale Blue (8004-38D) to Benjamin Moore


#8CA4AD
Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#9CADB7
Winter Lake (2129-50)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#9BB1BB
Slate Blue (1648)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#9EADB7
Little Falls (1621)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


Behr


Shale Blue (8004-38D) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Shale Blue (8004-38D) to Behr


#91AAB8
Windsurf (PPU14-09)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#90A1AA
French Colony (N480-4)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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Ombre Blue (S510-3)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#879CA3
Rainy Season (MQ5-27)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)





PPG Paints


Shale Blue (8004-38D) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shale Blue (8004-38D) to PPG Paints


#96AFB7
Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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Symmetry (PPG1037-4)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#A0AEB8
How Handsome (PPG1040-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Shale Blue (8004-38D) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shale Blue (8004-38D) to Sherwin Williams


#89A4AD
Powder Blue (SW 2863)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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Favorite Jeans (SW 9147)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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Debonair (SW 9139)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
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Aleutian (SW 6241)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Shale Blue (8004-38D) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Shale Blue (8004-38D) to Dunn-Edwards


#9DACB5
Irogon Blue (DEC 796)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
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Cape Cod Blue (DEC 792)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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Stone Silver (DE 5773)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
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Silver Skate (DE 5801)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% 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


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