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Valspar Cosmic Blue

4008-10C · #0178B6 · LRV 16.8

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Americana is a 99% match

Cosmic Blue (4008-10C) is a dark blue from Valspar. Its LRV is about 16.8 (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 Dunn-Edwards Americana (99% match).

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LRV

16.8 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

4008-10C

HEX

#0178B6

RGB

1, 120, 182

HSL

201°, 99%, 36%

Family

Blues

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Cosmic Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Cosmic Blue?

Cosmic Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.8 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 Cosmic Blue in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Americana (DE5845), 99%; Behr: Deep River (P500-6), 95%; Glidden: Planetarium (PPG1242-6), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), 91%; PPG: Planetarium (PPG1242-6), 90%; Benjamin Moore: Paddington Blue (791), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), 77%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 59%. 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 Cosmic Blue?

The HEX code of Cosmic Blue (4008-10C) is #0178B6, RGB 1, 120, 182. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.