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Valspar Cravin' Cobalt

V071-6 · #01557D · LRV ~8

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Mistral (~98% proximity)

Cravin' Cobalt (V071-6) is a deep blue from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Mistral (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Cravin' Cobalt in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

V071-6

HEX

#01557D

RGB

1, 85, 125

HSL

199°, 98%, 25%

Family

Blues

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Cravin' Cobalt FAQ

What is the LRV of Cravin' Cobalt?

Cravin' Cobalt has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Cravin' Cobalt in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Mistral (CC-842), ~98% proximity; PPG: Animation (PPG1159-6), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Animation (PPG1159-6), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Jay Blue (SW 6797), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jay Blue (HGSW6797), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Ink Blotch (DE5839), ~90% proximity; Behr: Admiral Blue (M520-7), ~82% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~64% 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 Cravin' Cobalt?

The HEX code of Cravin' Cobalt (V071-6) is #01557D, RGB 1, 85, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.