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Valspar Emperor

8003-48G · #40425A · LRV 5.7

Compare with other brands: Glidden Victory Blue is a 96% match

Emperor (8003-48G) is a deep blue from Valspar with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 5.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Victory Blue (96% match).

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LRV

5.7 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

8003-48G

HEX

#40425A

RGB

64, 66, 90

HSL

235°, 17%, 30%

Family

Blues

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Emperor FAQ

What undertone does Emperor have?

Emperor is a deep blue with a strong violet 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 Emperor?

Emperor has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Emperor in other brands?

Glidden: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: English Violet (DEFD03), 95%; PPG: Chinaberry (PPG1171-7), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Wine (2069-20), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (SW 6545), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (HGSW6545), 90%; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 77%. 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 Emperor?

The HEX code of Emperor (8003-48G) is #40425A, RGB 64, 66, 90. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.