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Valspar Pitch Cobalt

5010-2 · #293944 · LRV ~3.8

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Polo Blue (~93% proximity)

Pitch Cobalt (5010-2) is a deep blue from Valspar with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Polo Blue (~93% proximity).

Closest tone to Pitch Cobalt in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3.8 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

5010-2

HEX

#293944

RGB

41, 57, 68

HSL

204°, 25%, 21%

Family

Blues

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Pitch Cobalt FAQ

What undertone does Pitch Cobalt have?

Pitch Cobalt is a deep blue with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Pitch Cobalt?

Pitch Cobalt has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Pitch Cobalt in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Polo Blue (2062-10), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Naval (SW 6244), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), ~93% proximity; PPG: Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10), ~88% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Dark & Stormy (DET572), ~87% proximity; Glidden: Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7), ~85% proximity; Behr: Starless Night (PPU14-20), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~82% 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 Pitch Cobalt?

The HEX code of Pitch Cobalt (5010-2) is #293944, RGB 41, 57, 68. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.