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Valspar In the Nick

8001-44F · #28679E · LRV 12.6

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards The Blues is a 94% match

In the Nick (8001-44F) is a dark blue from Valspar. Its LRV is about 12.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards The Blues (94% match).

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LRV

12.6 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

8001-44F

HEX

#28679E

RGB

40, 103, 158

HSL

208°, 60%, 39%

Family

Blues

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In the Nick FAQ

What is the LRV of In the Nick?

In the Nick has an 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.

What is the closest match to In the Nick in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: The Blues (DE5859), 94%; PPG: Teeny Bikini (PPG1162-6), 93%; Behr: Mega Blue (P520-6), 93%; Glidden: Teeny Bikini (PPG1162-6), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Hyper Blue (SW 6965), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Paddington Blue (791), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), 81%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 59%. 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 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.