Valspar

In the Nick

8001-44F

In the Nick is dark medium blue, clear and slightly smoky. The smoky blue depth works well on interior doors with crisp trim and warm leather nearby. The shade can suit built-ins, interior doors, or a small office wall when navy feels too predictable.

LRV 13 keeps it firmly dark, so add lamps before using it across a whole room. White trim makes it sharper. Warm leather or oak softens the effect. Matte paint may scuff visibly.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8001-44F

Collection

Popular

In the Nick 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 In the Nick under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar In the Nick under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

208°

Cyan Family

Lightness

39%

Dark

Saturation

60%

Saturated

LRV

13.0
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
#28679e
RGB Decimal
40, 103, 158
RGB Percent
15.7%, 40.4%, 62.0%
HSL
208.0, 59.6%, 38.8%
HSV
208.0, 74.7%, 62.0%
CMYK
74.7%, 34.8%, 0.0%, 38.0%
YIQ
90.4, -55.3, 3.9
XYZ
11.90, 12.62, 34.16
CIE Lab
42.19, -0.69, -35.57
CIE Luv
42.19, -22.56, -51.72
Hunter Lab
35.52, -0.51, -36.95
Decimal
2647966

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel