Valspar Utterly Blue (4006-7B) Paint Color

What color is Utterly Blue (4006-7B)?

Utterly Blue (4006-7B) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Utterly Blue (4006-7B) is #AFCAE1, and the RGB color code is RGB(175, 202, 225).

In the RGB color model, Utterly Blue (4006-7B) has a red value of 175, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 225. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.2% cyan, 10.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 207.6° (degrees), 45.5 % saturation, and 78.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Utterly Blue (4006-7B) has a hue of 207.6° (degrees), 22.2 % saturation and 88.2 % brightness/value.

Utterly Blue (4006-7B) is cool or warm?

The color Utterly Blue (4006-7B) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Utterly Blue (4006-7B)?

Utterly Blue (4006-7B) has an LRV of nearly 57. 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 57 puts Valspar Utterly Blue (4006-7B) 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.