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Valspar Versatile Blue (M348) Paint Color


Color Name: Versatile Blue (M348)
Hex Color Code: #8097AE
RGB Color Code: RGB(128, 151, 174)
CMYK Values*: 26.4%, 13.2%, 0.0%, 31.8%
Color Family (Hue): purple





About Versatile Blue (M348) color - its meaning and example


What color is Versatile Blue (M348)?

Versatile Blue (M348) color belongs to the purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Versatile Blue (M348) is #8097AE, and the RGB color code is RGB(128, 151, 174).

In the RGB color model, Versatile Blue (M348) has a red value of 128, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.4% cyan, 13.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 22.1 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Versatile Blue (M348) has a hue of 210° (degrees), 26.4 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.


Versatile Blue (M348) is cool or warm?

The color Versatile Blue (M348) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Versatile Blue (M348)?

Versatile Blue (M348) has an LRV of nearly 30. 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

Versatile Blue (M348)

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of Versatile Blue (M348) 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 30 puts Valspar Versatile Blue (M348) 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


Versatile Blue (M348) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(128, 151, 174)
Red
128 (50.2%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
26.44%
Magenta
13.22%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(210deg, 22.1 %, 59.2 %)

Hue
210°
Saturation
22.12 %.
Lightness
59.22 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 67, 91)
Red
44 (17.3%)
Yellow
67 (26.3%)
Blue
91 (35.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210°
Saturation
26.44 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 210°

W: 50.20 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 27.61

Y : 29.78

Z : 44.34

YXY

Y1 : 29.78

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 49.80%

M : 40.78%

Y : 31.76%


LRV

~ 29.8 %

Munsell Color System

9.4B 6.0/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 61.46

A : -2.75

B : -14.68

CIE-Lch

L : 61.46

C : 14.94

H : 259.37

CIE-Luv

L : 61.46

U : -12.78

V : -21.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.57

A : -5.19

B : -9.97






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Versatile Blue (M348) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Versatile Blue (M348) (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.



#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#778899
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ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#91A3B0
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ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
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Air Superiority Blue
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)





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


RAL Design


Versatile Blue (M348) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Versatile Blue (M348) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Versatile Blue (M348) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Versatile Blue (M348) to Pantone PMS


#7D94AC
PANTONE 10256 C
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#7E93A7
PANTONE 2164 C
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#869CAE
PANTONE 2163 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#7594B3
PANTONE 2157 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Versatile Blue (M348) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Versatile Blue (M348) to British Standard 4800


#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Versatile Blue (M348) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Versatile Blue (M348) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Versatile Blue (M348) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Versatile Blue (M348) to RAL Classic


#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Versatile Blue (M348) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Versatile Blue (M348) (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


Versatile Blue (M348) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Versatile Blue (M348) to Valspar


#7D98B3
Blue Marble (V110-5)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#8396B0
Cry Me a River (8003-46D)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#8598A7
Blissful Blue (4005-3C)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Versatile Blue (M348) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Versatile Blue (M348) to Dunn-Edwards


#819AB1
Downpour (DE 5871)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#7F97B5
Denim Tradition (DE 5885)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#8599A8
Silver Storm (DE 5822)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#7B9CB3
Frozen Lake (DE 5815)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Behr


Versatile Blue (M348) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Versatile Blue (M348) to Behr


#849BB3
Mystery (MQ5-51)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#8397B1
Jet Set (S530-4)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#889DB2
Private Jet (S520-4)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#8B9EB3
China Silk (PPU15-10)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Versatile Blue (M348) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Versatile Blue (M348) to Sherwin Williams


#7C9AB5
Bluesy Note (SW 9064)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#7B99B0
Dyer's Woad (SW 9071)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#8595AA
Dried Lavender (SW 9072)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#899CAA
Daphne (SW 9151)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Versatile Blue (M348) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Versatile Blue (M348) to Benjamin Moore


#85A0B6
Denim Wash (838)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#8290A0
Oxford Gray (2128-40)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#81A2B6
Colonial Blue (1677)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#8690A4
Flower Box (CSP-530)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Versatile Blue (M348) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Versatile Blue (M348) to PPG Paints


#789BB6
Walden Pond (PPG1159-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#7595AB
American Anthem (PPG1156-4)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#8290A6
Blueberry Muffin (PPG1164-5)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#808EA1
Acceleration (PPG10-21)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% 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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