Valspar Blue Nebula
8002-40E · #3DA1B8 · LRV ~29.9
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Jamaica Bay (~93% proximity)Blue Nebula (8002-40E) is a dark blue from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 29.9 (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 Sherwin-Williams Jamaica Bay (~93% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Nebula in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Blue Nebula in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jamaica Bay (SW 6781), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jamaica Bay (HGSW6781), ~93% proximity; PPG: Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Lagoon (2054-40), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Tropical Lagoon (DE5781), ~91% proximity; Behr: North Pole Blue (M480-5A), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~67% 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 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.