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Valspar Rushing Rapids

5001-8A · #4891B0 · LRV 24.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Poolside is a 95% match

Rushing Rapids (5001-8A) is a dark blue from Valspar. Its LRV is about 24.8 (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 Benjamin Moore Poolside (95% match).

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LRV

24.8 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

5001-8A

HEX

#4891B0

RGB

72, 145, 176

HSL

198°, 42%, 49%

Family

Blues

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Rushing Rapids FAQ

What is the LRV of Rushing Rapids?

Rushing Rapids has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.8 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 Rushing Rapids in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Poolside (775), 95%; PPG: Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5), 95%; Behr: Jet Ski (M490-5), 95%; Glidden: Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Jacaranda (SW 6802), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jacaranda (HGSW6802), 89%; Dunn-Edwards: Raging Tide (DE5809), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 79%. 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 Rushing Rapids?

The HEX code of Rushing Rapids (5001-8A) is #4891B0, RGB 72, 145, 176. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.