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Valspar Lament Blue

5001-5A · #C7DADD · LRV 67.5

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Little Boy Blu is a 98% match

Lament Blue (5001-5A) is a light blue from Valspar with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 67.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Little Boy Blu (98% match).

Compare Lament Blue with other brands

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LRV

67.5 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

5001-5A

HEX

#C7DADD

RGB

199, 218, 221

HSL

188°, 24%, 82%

Family

Blues

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Lament Blue FAQ

What undertone does Lament Blue have?

Lament Blue is a light blue with a moderate blue-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 Lament Blue?

Lament Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 67.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Little Boy Blu (SW 9054), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Little Boy Blu (HGSW9054), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Shark (DE5771), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Haze (1667), 98%; PPG: Cosmic Rays (PPG1148-3), 97%; Glidden: Embellishment (PPG1151-2), 97%; Behr: Cloudy Sky (S470-1), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 92%. 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 Lament Blue?

The HEX code of Lament Blue (5001-5A) is #C7DADD, RGB 199, 218, 221. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.