Valspar Blue Coal (4011-3) Paint Color

What color is Blue Coal (4011-3)?

Blue Coal (4011-3) color belongs to the black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Coal (4011-3) is #2B3140, and the RGB color code is RGB(43, 49, 64).

In the RGB color model, Blue Coal (4011-3) has a red value of 43, a green value of 49, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 32.8% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 74.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 222.9° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation, and 21.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Coal (4011-3) has a hue of 222.9° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation and 25.1 % brightness/value.

Blue Coal (4011-3) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Coal (4011-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Coal (4011-3)?

Blue Coal (4011-3) has an LRV of nearly 3. By LRV value, it is a very dark 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.

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 3 puts Valspar Blue Coal (4011-3) 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.