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Valspar Retro-Colonial Blue

4006-4B · #587487 · LRV 16.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Georgian Bay is a 97% match

Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) is a dark blue from Valspar with a strong green undertone. Its LRV is about 16.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Georgian Bay (97% match).

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LRV

16.3 · Dark

Undertone

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

4006-4B

HEX

#587487

RGB

88, 116, 135

HSL

204°, 21%, 44%

Family

Blues

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Retro-Colonial Blue in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Georgian Bay (CC-782), 97%; PPG: Canyon Blue (PPG1155-6), 94%; Behr: Layers Of Ocean (S520-6), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Inky Blue (SW 9149), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Inky Blue (HGSW9149), 94%; Glidden: Canyon Blue (PPG1155-6), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: San Miguel Blue (DET569), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 84%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.