Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) Paint Color

Color Name
Lucy Blue (5001-5C)
Hex Color Code
#81A9B2
RGB Color Code
RGB(129, 169, 178)
CMYK Values*
27.5%, 5.1%, 0.0%, 30.2%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Lucy Blue (5001-5C) color - its meaning and example

What color is Lucy Blue (5001-5C)?

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lucy Blue (5001-5C) is #81A9B2, and the RGB color code is RGB(129, 169, 178).

In the RGB color model, Lucy Blue (5001-5C) has a red value of 129, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 27.5% cyan, 5.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 191° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation, and 60.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lucy Blue (5001-5C) has a hue of 191° (degrees), 27.5 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) is cool or warm?

The color Lucy Blue (5001-5C) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Lucy Blue (5001-5C)? (For interior and product design)

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) has an LRV of nearly 36.3. 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.

Dark Color
Lucy Blue (5001-5C)
LRV 36.3
Light Color

Compare LRV 36.3 of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) 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 36.3 puts Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) 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.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #81A9B2
Hex triplet
#81A9B2
Red
81
Green
A9
Blue
B2
RGBA / RGB rgb(129, 169, 178)
Red
129 (50.6%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
27.53%
Magenta
5.06%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.20%
HSL hsl(191.02deg, 24.1 %, 60.2 %)
Hue
191.02°
Saturation
24.14 %
Lightness
60.20 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
191.02°
Saturation
27.53 %
Brightness / Value
69.80 %
RYB ryb(35, 67, 81)
Red
35 (13.9%)
Yellow
67 (26.3%)
Blue
81 (31.8%)
HWB
Hue
191.02°
Whiteness
50.59 %
Blackness
30.20 %
CMY
Cyan
49.41%
Magenta
33.73%
Yellow
30.20%
XYZ
X
31.28
Y
36.26
Z
47.47
YXY
Y1
36.26
X
0.27
Y2
0.32
CIE-Lab
L
66.72
A
-11.34
B
-9.04
CIE-Lch
L
66.72
C
14.5
H
218.56
CIE-Luv
L
66.72
U
-20.37
V
-11.77
Hunter-Lab
L
60.21
A
-12.66
B
-4.59
Other
LRV
~ 36.3 %
Munsell Color System
9.5BG 6.5/3.2

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Lucy Blue (5001-5C) (Paint - Valspar)

These are the named colors closest to Lucy Blue (5001-5C) (Paint - Valspar), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#80B3C4 Color Glacier
95.90% match | ΔE 4.10
#8BA8B7 Color Pewter Blue
95.04% match | ΔE 4.96
#73A9C2 Color Moonstone Blue
94.17% match | ΔE 5.83
#91A3B0 Color Cadet Gray
92.26% match | ΔE 7.74

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


RAL Design

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Pantone PMS

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Pantone PMS

#7FA0AC Color PANTONE 2177 C
96.37% match | ΔE 3.63
#749FAE Color PANTONE 10274 C
96.05% match | ΔE 3.95
#72B0BD Color PANTONE 2218 C
95.75% match | ΔE 4.25
#89B2C4 Color PANTONE 2205 C
95.27% match | ΔE 4.73

Pantone TCX

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Pantone TCX


RAL Classic

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to RAL Classic


British Standard 4800

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to British Standard 4800

#6BA3BA Color BS 18-C-35 - Blue
94.34% match | ΔE 5.66

Paint similar to Lucy Blue (5001-5C) (Paint - Valspar)

These are the real paint colors closest to Lucy Blue (5001-5C) (Paint - Valspar) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Lucy Blue (5001-5C) once it is on a wall.


Valspar

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Valspar

#81A9B2 Color Lucy Blue (5001-5C)
Paint - Valspar
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#89B8C7 Color Aster (8002-41C)
95.25% match | ΔE 4.75

Sherwin Williams

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Sherwin Williams


Dunn-Edwards

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Dunn-Edwards


Behr

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Behr


Benjamin Moore

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Benjamin Moore


PPG Paints

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to PPG Paints


Farrow & Ball

Lucy Blue (5001-5C) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Lucy Blue (5001-5C) to Farrow & Ball

#90A3A6 Color Sardine (CB8)
94.16% match | ΔE 5.84
#96AFAC Color Dix Blue (82)
93.63% match | ΔE 6.37
#7295A1 Color Stone Blue (86)
93.55% match | ΔE 6.45
#57A7B9 Color Lobster (CB7)
93.39% match | ΔE 6.61

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#81A9B2
Lucy Blue (5001-5C)
#B28A81
Rosy Brown*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) - #81A9B2?

Color that best contrast with Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) - #81A9B2 is #B28A81, color name is Rosy Brown*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) - #81A9B2?

Complementary or Opposite color for Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) - #81A9B2 is #B28A81, color name is Rosy Brown*.

Example Color Images and Mockup

Valspar Lucy Blue (5001-5C) - #81A9B2 Color Images and Patterns


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