Valspar

Demon Blue

V037-3

Demon Blue is a deep cobalt navy with a slight violet cast. Demon Blue is forceful. Demon Blue suits a front door, cabinet run, or dramatic office rather than a casual whole-house blue.

Its LRV 10 keeps it dark in real rooms. Crisp trim and warm wood help the blue stay clear. A larger board will reveal how Demon Blue handles daylight.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V037-3

Demon Blue 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 Demon Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Demon Blue under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

227°

Blue Family

Lightness

41%

Medium

Saturation

34%

Moderate

LRV

9.6
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
#45558d
RGB Decimal
69, 85, 141
RGB Percent
27.1%, 33.3%, 55.3%
HSL
226.7, 34.3%, 41.2%
HSV
226.7, 51.1%, 55.3%
CMYK
51.1%, 39.7%, 0.0%, 44.7%
YIQ
86.6, -27.6, 14.1
XYZ
10.51, 9.69, 26.51
CIE Lab
37.27, 10.37, -33.05
CIE Luv
37.27, -9.30, -47.45
Hunter Lab
31.12, 7.72, -32.99
Decimal
4543885

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel