Valspar Open Book
8001-40C · #9ED2E6 · LRV ~59.1
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Bluebell (~97% proximity)Open Book (8001-40C) is a light blue from Valspar with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 59.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Bluebell (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Open Book in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
59.1 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
8001-40C
HEX
#9ED2E6
RGB
158, 210, 230
HSL
197°, 59%, 76%
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Open Book FAQ
What undertone does Open Book have?
Open Book is a light blue with a strong blue-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 Open Book?
Open Book has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 59.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Open Book in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bluebell (SW 6793), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bluebell (HGSW6793), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Crisp Morning Air (780), ~96% proximity; Behr: Blue Sarong (P490-2), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Calico (DET585), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Songbird (PPG1240-3), ~92% proximity; PPG: Ocean Cruise (PPG1236-4), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), ~76% 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 Open Book?
The HEX code of Open Book (8001-40C) is #9ED2E6, RGB 158, 210, 230. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.