Valspar Blue Nebula
8002-40E · #3DA1B8 · LRV 29.9
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Jamaica Bay is a 93% matchBlue Nebula (8002-40E) is a dark blue from Valspar. Its LRV is about 29.9 (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 Sherwin-Williams Jamaica Bay (93% match).
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LRV
29.9 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
8002-40E
HEX
#3DA1B8
RGB
61, 161, 184
HSL
191°, 50%, 48%
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Blue Nebula FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Nebula?
Blue Nebula has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.9 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 Blue Nebula in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jamaica Bay (SW 6781), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jamaica Bay (HGSW6781), 93%; PPG: Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Lagoon (2054-40), 91%; Glidden: Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Tropical Lagoon (DE5781), 91%; Behr: North Pole Blue (M480-5A), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 67%. 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 Blue Nebula?
The HEX code of Blue Nebula (8002-40E) is #3DA1B8, RGB 61, 161, 184. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.