Valspar

Cobalt Cannon

5001-2C

Cobalt Cannon is a near-black gray-blue with a greenish charcoal base. The name suggests bright cobalt, but the paint is much moodier. Use it for doors, cabinets, exterior shutters, or a small room with strong lighting.

It will absorb light quickly. Pale oak and clean white trim help the blue side show. In a matte finish, the surface may look flatter and mark more easily, so choose sheen with care.

Brand

Valspar

Code

5001-2C

Cobalt Cannon 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 Cobalt Cannon under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Cobalt Cannon under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

194°

Cyan Family

Lightness

32%

Dark

Saturation

8%

Very Muted

LRV

8.7
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
#4b5558
RGB Decimal
75, 85, 88
RGB Percent
29.4%, 33.3%, 34.5%
HSL
193.8, 8.0%, 32.0%
HSV
193.8, 14.8%, 34.5%
CMYK
14.8%, 3.4%, 0.0%, 65.5%
YIQ
82.4, -6.9, -1.2
XYZ
7.91, 8.70, 10.49
CIE Lab
35.40, -3.22, -3.09
CIE Luv
35.40, -5.30, -3.45
Hunter Lab
29.49, -2.22, -2.23
Decimal
4937048

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