Valspar Shale Blue (8004-38D) Paint Color

What color is Shale Blue (8004-38D)?

Shale Blue (8004-38D) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shale Blue (8004-38D) is #93A8B1, and the RGB color code is RGB(147, 168, 177).

In the RGB color model, Shale Blue (8004-38D) has a red value of 147, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.9% cyan, 5.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198° (degrees), 16.1 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shale Blue (8004-38D) has a hue of 198° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.

Shale Blue (8004-38D) is cool or warm?

The color Shale Blue (8004-38D) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Shale Blue (8004-38D)?

Shale Blue (8004-38D) has an LRV of nearly 37. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 37 puts Valspar Shale Blue (8004-38D) 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.