Valspar

Nightfall

8003-46G

Nightfall is a deep indigo navy with a muted violet shadow. LRV 4 puts it near black. It works best on doors or a dramatic bedroom wall with layered lighting.

Brass gives warmth without fighting the blue. Pale oak keeps the color from feeling formal. In flat paint, the darkness can show every rub mark, so use a washable finish in high-traffic spots.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8003-46G

Nightfall 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 Nightfall under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Nightfall under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

220°

Blue Family

Lightness

24%

Dark

Saturation

30%

Moderate

LRV

4.0
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
#2a364e
RGB Decimal
42, 54, 78
RGB Percent
16.5%, 21.2%, 30.6%
HSL
220.0, 30.0%, 23.5%
HSV
220.0, 46.2%, 30.6%
CMYK
46.2%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 69.4%
YIQ
53.1, -14.9, 5.0
XYZ
3.65, 3.68, 7.73
CIE Lab
22.59, 2.36, -16.27
CIE Luv
22.59, -5.85, -18.95
Hunter Lab
19.18, 1.45, -12.46
Decimal
2766414

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel