Valspar Retro-Colonial Blue
4006-4B · #587487 · LRV ~16.3
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Georgian Bay (~97% proximity)Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) is a dark blue from Valspar with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Georgian Bay (~97% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
16.3 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
4006-4B
HEX
#587487
RGB
88, 116, 135
HSL
204°, 21%, 44%
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Retro-Colonial Blue FAQ
What undertone does Retro-Colonial Blue have?
Retro-Colonial Blue is a dark blue with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Retro-Colonial Blue?
Retro-Colonial Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Retro-Colonial Blue in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Georgian Bay (CC-782), ~97% proximity; PPG: Canyon Blue (PPG1155-6), ~94% proximity; Behr: Layers Of Ocean (S520-6), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Inky Blue (SW 9149), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Inky Blue (HGSW9149), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Canyon Blue (PPG1155-6), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: San Miguel Blue (DET569), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~84% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Retro-Colonial Blue?
The HEX code of Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) is #587487, RGB 88, 116, 135. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.