Valspar Pulitzer Blue
4008-4A · #698593 · LRV ~21.9
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore West Coast (~97% proximity)Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) is a dark blue from Valspar with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21.9 (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 West Coast (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Pulitzer Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
21.9 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
4008-4A
HEX
#698593
RGB
105, 133, 147
HSL
200°, 17%, 49%
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Pulitzer Blue FAQ
What undertone does Pulitzer Blue have?
Pulitzer 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 Pulitzer Blue?
Pulitzer Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.9 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 Pulitzer Blue in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: West Coast (1671), ~97% proximity; Behr: Blueprint (S470-5), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: China Clay (DE5802), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), ~95% proximity; PPG: Artifact (PPG10-16), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Azurite (SW 9148), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Azurite (HGSW9148), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~88% 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 Pulitzer Blue?
The HEX code of Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) is #698593, RGB 105, 133, 147. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.