Valspar

Cobalt Glow

8001-45F

Cobalt Glow is a medium-deep saturated blue with a violet-cool undertone. It carries real color and will not fade into the background. A kids room, creative office, or front door can take the energy.

For cabinetry, balance it with simple counters and restrained hardware. The color needs light around it, since the value is deeper than the brightness suggests. Warm wood can make the blue feel richer and less crisp.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8001-45F

Cobalt Glow 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 Glow under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Cobalt Glow under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

214°

Blue Family

Lightness

55%

Medium

Saturation

45%

Moderate

LRV

23.0
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
#5985c0
RGB Decimal
89, 133, 192
RGB Percent
34.9%, 52.2%, 75.3%
HSL
214.4, 45.0%, 55.1%
HSV
214.4, 53.6%, 75.3%
CMYK
53.6%, 30.7%, 0.0%, 24.7%
YIQ
126.6, -45.2, 9.1
XYZ
22.02, 22.70, 53.09
CIE Lab
54.77, 2.07, -35.40
CIE Luv
54.77, -20.68, -54.66
Hunter Lab
47.65, 1.71, -38.28
Decimal
5866944

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