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Valspar Laid-Back Blue

8003-39E · #78969A · LRV 28.1

Compare with other brands: PPG Cathedral Glass is a 98% match

Laid-Back Blue (8003-39E) is a dark blue from Valspar with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 28.1 (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 PPG Cathedral Glass (98% match).

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LRV

28.1 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

8003-39E

HEX

#78969A

RGB

120, 150, 154

HSL

187°, 14%, 54%

Family

Blues

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Laid-Back Blue in other brands?

PPG: Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Hemlock (719), 98%; Glidden: Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Tranquil Aqua (SW 7611), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moody Blue (HGSW6221), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Blue (DET560), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Oval Room Blue (No. 85), 91%; Behr: Tower Bridge (S440-4), 91%. 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 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.