Valspar Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) Paint Color

What color is Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C)?

Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) is #1080A7, and the RGB color code is RGB(16, 128, 167).

In the RGB color model, Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) has a red value of 16, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 90.4% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195.5° (degrees), 82.5 % saturation, and 35.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) has a hue of 195.5° (degrees), 90.4 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.

Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) is cool or warm?

The color Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C)?

Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 18 puts Valspar Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) 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.