Valspar Blue China
5001-8B · #3481A1 · LRV 19
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Randolph Blue is a 96% matchBlue China (5001-8B) is a dark blue from Valspar. Its LRV is about 19 (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 Randolph Blue (96% match).
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LRV
19 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
5001-8B
HEX
#3481A1
RGB
52, 129, 161
HSL
198°, 51%, 42%
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Blue China FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue China?
Blue China has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19 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 Blue China in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Randolph Blue (CW-615), 96%; Glidden: Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6), 92%; Behr: Valley Of Glaciers (M480-6), 89%; PPG: Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Mosque (SW 6789), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blue Mosque (HGSW6789), 88%; Dunn-Edwards: Raging Tide (DE5809), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 75%. 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 Blue China?
The HEX code of Blue China (5001-8B) is #3481A1, RGB 52, 129, 161. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.