Valspar

Nautical

5007-9C

Nautical is a clear turquoise blue-green with enough brightness to feel energetic. It has movement. On a vanity or porch ceiling, the color gives a fresh water note without going pastel.

Crisp white trim makes it cleaner. Natural rattan relaxes it. Because the saturation is noticeable, avoid covering a room before seeing a large sample in both sun and shadow.

Brand

Valspar

Code

5007-9C

Collection

Popular

Nautical 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 Nautical under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Nautical under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

175°

Cyan Family

Lightness

61%

Medium

Saturation

46%

Moderate

LRV

49.2
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
#6ec9c2
RGB Decimal
110, 201, 194
RGB Percent
43.1%, 78.8%, 76.1%
HSL
175.4, 45.7%, 61.0%
HSV
175.4, 45.3%, 78.8%
CMYK
45.3%, 0.0%, 3.5%, 21.2%
YIQ
173.0, -52.0, -21.4
XYZ
37.05, 48.98, 58.54
CIE Lab
75.44, -28.88, -4.97
CIE Luv
75.44, -40.60, -2.97
Hunter Lab
69.99, -25.00, -4.78
Decimal
7260610

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel