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Valspar Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) Paint Color


Color Name: Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B)
Hex Color Code: #A3C2D0
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 194, 208)
CMYK Values*: 21.6%, 6.7%, 0.0%, 18.4%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) color - its meaning and example


What color is Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B)?

Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) is #A3C2D0, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 194, 208).

In the RGB color model, Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) has a red value of 163, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 208. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.6% cyan, 6.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.7° (degrees), 32.4 % saturation, and 72.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) has a hue of 198.7° (degrees), 21.6 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.


Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) is cool or warm?

The color Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B)?

Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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

Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B)

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) 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 51 puts Valspar Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) 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


Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 194, 208)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
208 (81.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
21.63%
Magenta
6.73%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.43%

HSL

HSL(198.67deg, 32.4 %, 72.7 %)

Hue
198.67°
Saturation
32.37 %.
Lightness
72.75 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 43, 55)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
43 (16.8%)
Blue
55 (21.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.67°
Saturation
21.63 %.
Brightness / Value
81.57 %.

HWB

H: 198.67°

W: 63.92 %

B: 18.43 %

XYZ

X : 45.78

Y : 50.92

Z : 67.09

YXY

Y1 : 50.92

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 23.92%

Y : 18.43%


LRV

~ 50.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.4BG 7.5/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 76.63

A : -7.34

B : -10.48

CIE-Lch

L : 76.63

C : 12.79

H : 234.98

CIE-Luv

L : 76.63

U : -16.63

V : -14.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.36

A : -10.37

B : -5.79






Similar Colors and Paints



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#AEC6CF
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) to Pantone PMS


#A3C7D2
PANTONE 551 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 2204 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 5435 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
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ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) to Benjamin Moore


#A4C1CD
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ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) to Valspar


#A6C4D0
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ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
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Blue Calico (DET 585)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)





Sherwin Williams


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#A9C9D7
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ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


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#ABC8D8
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ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


Behr


Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) to Behr


#ACCAD5
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ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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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 Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) - #A3C2D0 Color Images and Patterns


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