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Valspar Pulitzer Blue

4008-4A · #698593 · LRV 21.9

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore West Coast is a 97% match

Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) is a dark blue from Valspar with a strong green undertone. Its LRV is about 21.9 (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 West Coast (97% match).

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LRV

21.9 · Dark

Undertone

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

4008-4A

HEX

#698593

RGB

105, 133, 147

HSL

200°, 17%, 49%

Family

Blues

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Pulitzer Blue FAQ

What undertone does Pulitzer Blue have?

Pulitzer 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 Pulitzer Blue?

Pulitzer Blue has an 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.

What is the closest match to Pulitzer Blue in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: West Coast (1671), 97%; Behr: Blueprint (S470-5), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: China Clay (DE5802), 95%; Glidden: Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), 95%; PPG: Artifact (PPG10-16), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Azurite (SW 9148), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Azurite (HGSW9148), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 88%. 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 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.