Valspar

Left Bank Blue

P069

Left Bank Blue is a muted medium blue with a gray-green undertone. It feels mature. The color can carry an office, built-in cabinet, or bath vanity without the heaviness of navy.

In sun, it opens toward coastal blue. In shade, it becomes more slate-like. Warm white trim works with unlacquered brass here. Avoid icy LEDs in a room that already feels cool.

Brand

Valspar

Code

P069

Collection

The Classic Collection

Left Bank 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 Left Bank Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Left Bank Blue under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

197°

Cyan Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

24.8
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
#5c90a4
RGB Decimal
92, 144, 164
RGB Percent
36.1%, 56.5%, 64.3%
HSL
196.7, 28.3%, 50.2%
HSV
196.7, 43.9%, 64.3%
CMYK
43.9%, 12.2%, 0.0%, 35.7%
YIQ
130.7, -37.4, -4.7
XYZ
21.09, 24.90, 38.82
CIE Lab
56.98, -11.88, -15.99
CIE Luv
56.98, -24.29, -22.08
Hunter Lab
49.90, -9.52, -15.08
Decimal
6066340

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel