Valspar

Bravo

8001-48E

Bravo is a medium-deep violet blue with a softened periwinkle cast. It is a statement color. Use it on painted furniture, a creative office wall, or a child's room accent where the purple note belongs.

The color needs warm balance from oak, cream, or tan leather. Cool gray carpet can make it feel sharper. Sample a large patch before using it across a bedroom.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8001-48E

Collection

Popular

Bravo in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Bravo under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Bravo under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

253°

Blue Family

Lightness

59%

Medium

Saturation

29%

Muted

LRV

22.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#8679b5
RGB Decimal
134, 121, 181
RGB Percent
52.5%, 47.5%, 71.0%
HSL
253.0, 28.8%, 59.2%
HSV
253.0, 33.1%, 71.0%
CMYK
26.0%, 33.1%, 0.0%, 29.0%
YIQ
131.7, -11.6, 21.5
XYZ
25.01, 22.08, 46.66
CIE Lab
54.11, 18.20, -29.90
CIE Luv
54.11, 2.66, -47.73
Hunter Lab
46.99, 15.77, -30.95
Decimal
8812981

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel