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Valspar Open Book

8001-40C · #9ED2E6 · LRV 59.1

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Bluebell is a 97% match

Open Book (8001-40C) is a light blue from Valspar with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 59.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Bluebell (97% match).

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LRV

59.1 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

8001-40C

HEX

#9ED2E6

RGB

158, 210, 230

HSL

197°, 59%, 76%

Family

Blues

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Open Book in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Bluebell (SW 6793), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bluebell (HGSW6793), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Crisp Morning Air (780), 96%; Behr: Blue Sarong (P490-2), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Calico (DET585), 92%; Glidden: Songbird (PPG1240-3), 92%; PPG: Ocean Cruise (PPG1236-4), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 76%. 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 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.