Valspar Aurora Borealis
P037 · #536984 · LRV ~13.6
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Admiral Blue (~96% proximity)Aurora Borealis (P037) is a dark blue from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.6 (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 Dunn-Edwards Admiral Blue (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Aurora Borealis in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
13.6 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
P037
HEX
#536984
RGB
83, 105, 132
HSL
213°, 23%, 42%
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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, 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 Aurora Borealis?
Aurora Borealis has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Aurora Borealis in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Admiral Blue (DE5887), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Stained Glass (PPG1165-6), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Luxe Blue (SW 6537), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Denim (HGSW6523), ~96% proximity; PPG: Stained Glass (PPG1165-6), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Heron (832), ~94% proximity; Behr: Arrowhead Lake (PPU14-01), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~86% 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 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.