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Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) Paint Color


Color Name: Lucy Blue (5001-5C)
Hex Color Code: #81A9B2
RGB Color Code: RGB(129, 169, 178)
CMYK Values*: 27.5%, 5.1%, 0.0%, 30.2%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Lucy Blue (5001-5C) color - its meaning and example


What color is Lucy Blue (5001-5C)?

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lucy Blue (5001-5C) is #81A9B2, and the RGB color code is RGB(129, 169, 178).

In the RGB color model, Lucy Blue (5001-5C) has a red value of 129, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 27.5% cyan, 5.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 191° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation, and 60.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lucy Blue (5001-5C) has a hue of 191° (degrees), 27.5 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) is cool or warm?

The color Lucy Blue (5001-5C) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Lucy Blue (5001-5C)?

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) has an LRV of nearly 36. 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

Lucy Blue (5001-5C)

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) 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 36 puts Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) 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


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(129, 169, 178)
Red
129 (50.6%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
27.53%
Magenta
5.06%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(191.02deg, 24.1 %, 60.2 %)

Hue
191.02°
Saturation
24.14 %.
Lightness
60.20 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 67, 81)
Red
35 (13.9%)
Yellow
67 (26.3%)
Blue
81 (31.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
191.02°
Saturation
27.53 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 191.02°

W: 50.59 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 31.28

Y : 36.26

Z : 47.47

YXY

Y1 : 36.26

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 49.41%

M : 33.73%

Y : 30.20%


LRV

~ 36.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.5BG 6.5/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 66.72

A : -11.34

B : -9.04

CIE-Lch

L : 66.72

C : 14.5

H : 218.56

CIE-Luv

L : 66.72

U : -20.37

V : -11.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.21

A : -12.66

B : -4.59






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Lucy Blue (5001-5C) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Lucy Blue (5001-5C) (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.



#80B3C4
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ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)





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


RAL Design


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Pantone PMS


#7FA0AC
PANTONE 2177 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#749FAE
PANTONE 10274 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 2218 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#89B2C4
PANTONE 2205 C
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to RAL Classic


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)





Paint similar to Lucy Blue (5001-5C) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Lucy Blue (5001-5C) (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


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Valspar


#81ACB8
Sebastian Inlet (V104-3)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
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Aster (8002-41C)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Sherwin Williams


#88ABB4
Aquitaine (SW 9057)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#83AFBC
Open Seas (SW 6500)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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Ebbtide (SW 6493)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#87AAB9
Adrift (SW 7608)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Dunn-Edwards


#8BA8AE
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ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
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Lake Winnipeg (DE 5794)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#69A4B9
Pacific Palisade (DE 5787)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)





Behr


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Behr


#74A9B9
Snowboard (S460-4)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
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Dolphin Blue (S470-4)
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Tahoe Blue (PPU13-09)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Benjamin Moore


#71AEBB
Bayville Blue (747)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
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Saratoga Springs (1669)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
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Franklin Lakes (1643)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#8CA4AD
Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to PPG Paints


#88B5C4
Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
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Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
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Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
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Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) - #81A9B2 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) - #81A9B2 Color Images and Patterns


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