Valspar Blue China
5001-8B · #3481A1 · LRV ~19
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Randolph Blue (~96% proximity)Blue China (5001-8B) is a dark blue from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19 (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 Randolph Blue (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue China in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Blue China in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Randolph Blue (CW-615), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6), ~92% proximity; Behr: Valley Of Glaciers (M480-6), ~89% proximity; PPG: Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Mosque (SW 6789), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blue Mosque (HGSW6789), ~88% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Raging Tide (DE5809), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~75% 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 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.