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Valspar Steele Blue

V137-5 · #7B8C99 · LRV 25.3

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Bracing Blue is a 96% match

Steele Blue (V137-5) is a dark blue from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 25.3 (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 Sherwin-Williams Bracing Blue (96% match).

Compare Steele Blue with other brands

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LRV

25.3 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

V137-5

HEX

#7B8C99

RGB

123, 140, 153

HSL

206°, 13%, 54%

Family

Blues

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Steele Blue FAQ

What undertone does Steele Blue have?

Steele Blue 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 Steele Blue?

Steele Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.3 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 Steele Blue in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue (SW 6242), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue (HGSW6242), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620), 96%; PPG: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), 95%; Glidden: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), 95%; Behr: Adirondack Blue (N480-5), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: China Clay (DE5802), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), 93%. 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 Steele Blue?

The HEX code of Steele Blue (V137-5) is #7B8C99, RGB 123, 140, 153. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.