Soul Blue (8002-43D) is a mid-tone blue from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 35.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore I've Got the Blues (~95% proximity).

Closest tone to Soul Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

35.9 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Cool

Code

8002-43D

HEX

#73A9C2

RGB

115, 169, 194

HSL

199°, 39%, 61%

Family

Blues

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Soul Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Soul Blue?

Soul Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Soul Blue in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: I've Got the Blues (774), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Serene Sea (PPG1158-4), ~94% proximity; Behr: Frisky Blue (M490-4), ~94% proximity; PPG: Serene Sea (PPG1158-4), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Himalayan Blue Poppy (DEFD54), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Bluebird Feather (SW 9062), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Resolute Blue (HGSW6507), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~78% 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 Soul Blue?

The HEX code of Soul Blue (8002-43D) is #73A9C2, RGB 115, 169, 194. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.