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Valspar BFF Blue (8001-42D) Paint Color


Color Name: BFF Blue (8001-42D)
Hex Color Code: #68B6E0
RGB Color Code: RGB(104, 182, 224)
CMYK Values*: 53.6%, 18.8%, 0.0%, 12.2%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About BFF Blue (8001-42D) color - its meaning and example


What color is BFF Blue (8001-42D)?

BFF Blue (8001-42D) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for BFF Blue (8001-42D) is #68B6E0, and the RGB color code is RGB(104, 182, 224).

In the RGB color model, BFF Blue (8001-42D) has a red value of 104, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 224. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 53.6% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201° (degrees), 65.9 % saturation, and 64.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, BFF Blue (8001-42D) has a hue of 201° (degrees), 53.6 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.


BFF Blue (8001-42D) is cool or warm?

The color BFF Blue (8001-42D) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of BFF Blue (8001-42D)?

BFF Blue (8001-42D) has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

BFF Blue (8001-42D)

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of BFF Blue (8001-42D) 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 42 puts Valspar BFF Blue (8001-42D) paint color in the medium 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


BFF Blue (8001-42D) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(104, 182, 224)
Red
104 (40.8%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
224 (87.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
53.57%
Magenta
18.75%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.16%

HSL

HSL(201deg, 65.9 %, 64.3 %)

Hue
201°
Saturation
65.93 %.
Lightness
64.31 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 32, 82)
Red
17 (6.6%)
Yellow
32 (12.7%)
Blue
82 (32.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201°
Saturation
53.57 %.
Brightness / Value
87.84 %.

HWB

H: 201°

W: 40.78 %

B: 12.16 %

XYZ

X : 35.89

Y : 41.78

Z : 76.69

YXY

Y1 : 41.78

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 59.22%

M : 28.63%

Y : 12.16%


LRV

~ 41.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.6B 6.9/7

CIE-Lab

L : 70.72

A : -12.39

B : -28.43

CIE-Lch

L : 70.72

C : 31.02

H : 246.45

CIE-Luv

L : 70.72

U : -34.03

V : -43.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.64

A : -14

B : -25.1






Similar Colors and Paints



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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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British Standard 4800


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Paint similar to BFF Blue (8001-42D) (Paint - Valspar)


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Valspar


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Sherwin Williams


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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


Valspar BFF Blue (8001-42D) - #68B6E0 Color Images and Patterns


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