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Valspar Aurora Borealis

P037 · #536984 · LRV 13.6

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Admiral Blue is a 96% match

Aurora Borealis (P037) is a dark blue from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 13.6 (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 Dunn-Edwards Admiral Blue (96% match).

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LRV

13.6 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

P037

HEX

#536984

RGB

83, 105, 132

HSL

213°, 23%, 42%

Family

Blues

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Aurora Borealis FAQ

What undertone does Aurora Borealis have?

Aurora Borealis has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Aurora Borealis?

Aurora Borealis has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.6 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 Aurora Borealis in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Admiral Blue (DE5887), 96%; Glidden: Stained Glass (PPG1165-6), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Luxe Blue (SW 6537), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Denim (HGSW6523), 96%; PPG: Stained Glass (PPG1165-6), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Heron (832), 94%; Behr: Arrowhead Lake (PPU14-01), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 86%. 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 Aurora Borealis?

The HEX code of Aurora Borealis (P037) is #536984, RGB 83, 105, 132. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.