Valspar

Paula Loves Paris

V036-2

Valspar Paula Loves Paris is a medium blue with a violet gray undertone, closer to faded chambray than coastal aqua. Try it behind a bed or on bookcases where the color can add structure. It needs daylight.

With LRV 36, it can feel dim in a shaded hallway. Pair with creamy whites, brass lamps, and textured linen. Lamplight will gray it down.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V036-2

Paula Loves Paris 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 Paula Loves Paris under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Paula Loves Paris under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

211°

Blue Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

44%

Moderate

LRV

35.8
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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
#80a5cd
RGB Decimal
128, 165, 205
RGB Percent
50.2%, 64.7%, 80.4%
HSL
211.2, 43.5%, 65.3%
HSV
211.2, 37.6%, 80.4%
CMYK
37.6%, 19.5%, 0.0%, 19.6%
YIQ
158.5, -34.9, 4.7
XYZ
33.38, 35.91, 62.93
CIE Lab
66.45, -2.63, -24.44
CIE Luv
66.45, -19.31, -37.62
Hunter Lab
59.92, -2.31, -25.57
Decimal
8431053

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