Valspar Cadet Song
V138-6 · #334C57 · LRV ~6.6
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Nocturne Blue (~99% proximity)Cadet Song (V138-6) is a deep blue from Valspar with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Nocturne Blue (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Cadet Song in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6.6 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
V138-6
HEX
#334C57
RGB
51, 76, 87
HSL
198°, 26%, 27%
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Cadet Song FAQ
What undertone does Cadet Song have?
Cadet Song is a deep blue with a moderate green undertone, 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 Cadet Song?
Cadet Song has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.6 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 Cadet Song in other brands?
Behr: Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Seaworthy (SW 7620), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7), ~97% proximity; PPG: Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Viridian Odyssey (DE1925), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rainstorm (HGSW6230), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Gentleman's Gray (2062-20), ~92% 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 Cadet Song?
The HEX code of Cadet Song (V138-6) is #334C57, RGB 51, 76, 87. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.