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 |
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
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Shale Blue (8004-38D) - #93A8B1 Color Images and Patterns
