Valspar Novella Blue (4004-5B) Paint Color

What color is Novella Blue (4004-5B)?

Novella Blue (4004-5B) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Novella Blue (4004-5B) is #A8C3D8, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 195, 216).

In the RGB color model, Novella Blue (4004-5B) has a red value of 168, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 216. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.2% cyan, 9.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 15.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.2° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Novella Blue (4004-5B) has a hue of 206.2° (degrees), 22.2 % saturation and 84.7 % brightness/value.

Novella Blue (4004-5B) is cool or warm?

The color Novella Blue (4004-5B) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Novella Blue (4004-5B)?

Novella Blue (4004-5B) has an LRV of nearly 52. 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.

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 52 puts Valspar Novella Blue (4004-5B) 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.