Valspar
Flattering Blue
T612
The depth asks for lighter trim and decent lamps. Brass or white oak brings warmth. In shaded rooms, the gray side becomes stronger. But the blue stays present on the wall.
Brand
Valspar
Code
T612
Collection
The Classic Collection
Flattering 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
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Blue
Strength
High
Temperature
cool
Hue Angle
205°Cyan Family
Lightness
45%Medium
Saturation
31%Moderate
LRV
16.9LRV 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 Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
Analogous
Adjacent colors
Cool Shades
Cool spectrum
Closest Paint Matches
Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.
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