Valspar Macaw
8003-48D · #8E91AB · LRV ~28.9
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Monarchy (~98% proximity)Macaw (8003-48D) is a dark blue from Valspar with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.9 (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 Behr Monarchy (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Macaw in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.9 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
8003-48D
HEX
#8E91AB
RGB
142, 145, 171
HSL
234°, 15%, 61%
Family
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Macaw FAQ
What undertone does Macaw have?
Macaw is a dark blue with a strong violet 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 Macaw?
Macaw has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.9 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 Macaw in other brands?
Behr: Monarchy (S560-4), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Charcoal Dust (DE5927), ~95% proximity; PPG: Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Violet Stone (2069-40), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dusty Heather (SW 9073), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Lavender (HGSW9072), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), ~77% 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 Macaw?
The HEX code of Macaw (8003-48D) is #8E91AB, RGB 142, 145, 171. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.