Valspar In the Nick
8001-44F · #28679E · LRV ~12.6
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards The Blues (~94% proximity)In the Nick (8001-44F) is a dark blue from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.6 (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 Dunn-Edwards The Blues (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to In the Nick in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
12.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
8001-44F
HEX
#28679E
RGB
40, 103, 158
HSL
208°, 60%, 39%
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In the Nick FAQ
What is the LRV of In the Nick?
In the Nick has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.6 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 In the Nick in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: The Blues (DE5859), ~94% proximity; PPG: Teeny Bikini (PPG1162-6), ~93% proximity; Behr: Mega Blue (P520-6), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Teeny Bikini (PPG1162-6), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Hyper Blue (SW 6965), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Paddington Blue (791), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), ~81% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~59% 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 In the Nick?
The HEX code of In the Nick (8001-44F) is #28679E, RGB 40, 103, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.