Valspar Laid-Back Blue
8003-39E · #78969A · LRV ~28.1
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Cathedral Glass (~98% proximity)Laid-Back Blue (8003-39E) is a dark blue from Valspar with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.1 (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 PPG Cathedral Glass (~98% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
28.1 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
8003-39E
HEX
#78969A
RGB
120, 150, 154
HSL
187°, 14%, 54%
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Laid-Back Blue FAQ
What undertone does Laid-Back Blue have?
Laid-Back Blue is a dark blue with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Laid-Back Blue?
Laid-Back Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.1 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 Laid-Back Blue in other brands?
PPG: Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Hemlock (719), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tranquil Aqua (SW 7611), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moody Blue (HGSW6221), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Blue (DET560), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Oval Room Blue (No. 85), ~91% proximity; Behr: Tower Bridge (S440-4), ~91% 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 Laid-Back Blue?
The HEX code of Laid-Back Blue (8003-39E) is #78969A, RGB 120, 150, 154. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.