Valspar Blue Ember (8001-47F) Paint Color

What color is Blue Ember (8001-47F)?

Blue Ember (8001-47F) color belongs to the purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Ember (8001-47F) is #4C5192, and the RGB color code is RGB(76, 81, 146).

In the RGB color model, Blue Ember (8001-47F) has a red value of 76, a green value of 81, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 47.9% cyan, 44.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 235.7° (degrees), 31.5 % saturation, and 43.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Ember (8001-47F) has a hue of 235.7° (degrees), 47.9 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.

Blue Ember (8001-47F) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Ember (8001-47F) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Ember (8001-47F)?

Blue Ember (8001-47F) has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a 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 9 puts Valspar Blue Ember (8001-47F) 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.