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Valspar Blue Dusk

M318 · #233E51 · LRV 4.4

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Salty Dog is a 93% match

Blue Dusk (M318) is a deep blue from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 4.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Salty Dog (93% match).

Compare Blue Dusk with other brands

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LRV

4.4 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

M318

HEX

#233E51

RGB

35, 62, 81

HSL

205°, 40%, 23%

Family

Blues

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Blue Dusk FAQ

What undertone does Blue Dusk have?

Blue Dusk has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. 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 Blue Dusk?

Blue Dusk has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.4 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 Blue Dusk in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Salty Dog (SW 9177), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Salty Dog (HGSW9177), 93%; Benjamin Moore: North Sea (CC-932), 93%; Behr: Compass Blue (MQ5-54), 89%; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Ocean (DEA135), 89%; PPG: Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7), 88%; Glidden: Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 79%. 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 Blue Dusk?

The HEX code of Blue Dusk (M318) is #233E51, RGB 35, 62, 81. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.