Valspar

Nordic Noir

P034

Nordic Noir is a very dark blue with a stormy gray undertone. It feels cool and architectural. Use it for cabinetry or a study wall when navy needs a quieter edge.

LRV 6 places it firmly in the dark range. Pale wood and warm white trim add relief. In evening light, the color can read almost charcoal, so view a large sample after dark.

Brand

Valspar

Code

P034

Collection

The Classic Collection

Nordic Noir 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 Nordic Noir under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Nordic Noir under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

210°

Cyan Family

Lightness

28%

Dark

Saturation

40%

Moderate

LRV

5.9
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
#2a4763
RGB Decimal
42, 71, 99
RGB Percent
16.5%, 27.8%, 38.8%
HSL
209.5, 40.4%, 27.6%
HSV
209.5, 57.6%, 38.8%
CMYK
57.6%, 28.3%, 0.0%, 61.2%
YIQ
65.5, -26.3, 2.6
XYZ
5.46, 5.90, 12.66
CIE Lab
29.16, -1.72, -19.75
CIE Luv
29.16, -12.23, -24.96
Hunter Lab
24.29, -1.12, -16.49
Decimal
2770787

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