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Valspar Kelp (6001-8A) Paint Color


Color Name: Kelp (6001-8A)
Hex Color Code: #8ABEA2
RGB Color Code: RGB(138, 190, 162)
CMYK Values*: 27.4%, 0.0%, 14.7%, 25.5%
Color Family (Hue): green





About Kelp (6001-8A) color - its meaning and example


What color is Kelp (6001-8A)?

Kelp (6001-8A) color belongs to the green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Kelp (6001-8A) is #8ABEA2, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 190, 162).

In the RGB color model, Kelp (6001-8A) has a red value of 138, a green value of 190, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 27.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 14.7% yellow, and 25.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 147.7° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation, and 64.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Kelp (6001-8A) has a hue of 147.7° (degrees), 27.4 % saturation and 74.5 % brightness/value.


Kelp (6001-8A) is cool or warm?

The color Kelp (6001-8A) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Kelp (6001-8A)?

Kelp (6001-8A) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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

Kelp (6001-8A)

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of Kelp (6001-8A) 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 45 puts Valspar Kelp (6001-8A) 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


Kelp (6001-8A) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 190, 162)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
190 (74.5%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
27.37%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
14.74%
Key
25.49%

HSL

HSL(147.69deg, 28.6 %, 64.3 %)

Hue
147.69°
Saturation
28.57 %.
Lightness
64.31 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 83, 67)
Red
31 (12.0%)
Yellow
83 (32.6%)
Blue
67 (26.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
147.69°
Saturation
27.37 %.
Brightness / Value
74.51 %.

HWB

H: 147.69°

W: 54.12 %

B: 25.49 %

XYZ

X : 35.42

Y : 44.84

Z : 40.97

YXY

Y1 : 44.84

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 25.49%

Y : 36.47%


LRV

~ 44.8 %

Munsell Color System

3.3G 7.1/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 72.79

A : -22.9

B : 8.69

CIE-Lch

L : 72.79

C : 24.49

H : 159.22

CIE-Luv

L : 72.79

U : -25.88

V : 16.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.96

A : -22.77

B : 10.6






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Kelp (6001-8A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Kelp (6001-8A) (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.



#8FBC8F
Dark Sea Green
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#A0D6B4
Turquoise Green
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#66CDAA
Medium Aquamarine
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
#6EAEA1
Green Sheen
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)





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


RAL Design


Kelp (6001-8A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Kelp (6001-8A) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Kelp (6001-8A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Kelp (6001-8A) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Kelp (6001-8A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Kelp (6001-8A) to Pantone PMS


#85B09A
PANTONE 557 C
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#77C19A
PANTONE 2247 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#71B790
PANTONE 2248 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#9ABB91
PANTONE 2261 C
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Kelp (6001-8A) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Kelp (6001-8A) to British Standard 4800


#68B6A5
BS 18-D-41 - Blue
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#85B582
BS 14-C-35 - Breamer
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)
#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Kelp (6001-8A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Kelp (6001-8A) (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


Kelp (6001-8A) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Kelp (6001-8A) to Valspar


#88B999
Clean Green (V025-2)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#8ABA97
Green-Eyed Lady (8002-33D)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#7CB6A1
Patina Hue (V063-3)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Kelp (6001-8A) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Kelp (6001-8A) to PPG Paints


#86BB9D
Grand Gusto (PPG1132-4)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#80C4A9
Green Balloon (PPG1228-4)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#7FB6A4
Key Largo (PPG1140-4)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#9ACDA9
Heath Green (PPG1226-4)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Kelp (6001-8A) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Kelp (6001-8A) to Sherwin Williams


#8AC1A1
Lark Green (SW 6745)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#8EC298
Vegan (SW 6738)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#9FCDB1
Retro Mint (SW 9036)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#70BAA7
Larchmere (SW 6752)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)





Behr


Kelp (6001-8A) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Kelp (6001-8A) to Behr


#8CBD97
Garden Swing (M410-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#84C299
Willow Hedge (P410-4)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#88C096
Country Weekend (MQ6-40)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#71B897
Farmer'S Market (MQ6-41)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Kelp (6001-8A) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Kelp (6001-8A) to Dunn-Edwards


#88BB95
Forest Frolic (DE 5669)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#81B39C
Mid-century Gem (DET 535)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#8CB295
Morris Artichoke (DET 530)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#70BA9F
Arboretum (DE 5690)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Kelp (6001-8A) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Kelp (6001-8A) to Benjamin Moore


#78BE9C
Northern Lights (586)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#75C099
Meadowlands Green (2036-40)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#95D1B6
Lady Liberty (585)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#A3CDB5
Spruce Green (2035-50)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)








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 Kelp (6001-8A) - #8ABEA2 Color Images and Patterns


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