Valspar

Mosaic Blue

V068-3

Mosaic Blue is a medium aqua-blue with a soft gray base. It feels bright, not sharp. Bathrooms, laundry rooms, or porch spaces suit it where a watery note fits.

It can also refresh a painted cabinet. Across broad walls, it will read clearly blue-green. White tile keeps it crisp. Light oak warms the palette. Heavy cream can work against a cleaner blue.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V068-3

Mosaic 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 Mosaic Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Mosaic Blue under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

193°

Cyan Family

Lightness

66%

Medium

Saturation

38%

Moderate

LRV

44.6
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
#86bac8
RGB Decimal
134, 186, 200
RGB Percent
52.5%, 72.9%, 78.4%
HSL
192.7, 37.5%, 65.5%
HSV
192.7, 33.0%, 78.4%
CMYK
33.0%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%
YIQ
172.0, -35.5, -6.6
XYZ
37.82, 44.36, 61.21
CIE Lab
72.47, -13.57, -12.54
CIE Luv
72.47, -25.69, -17.12
Hunter Lab
66.60, -12.01, -12.47
Decimal
8829640

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel