Valspar

Penelope

8003-46B

Valspar Penelope is a light blue gray softened by a violet undertone. It suits bedrooms, baths, and ceilings where a gentle cool color feels cleaner than beige. The blue stays calm.

Its mid light value shows nicely against white trim without darkening the room too much. Pair with polished nickel, white oak, or pale blush textiles. Granite can harden the blue.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8003-46B

Penelope 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 Penelope under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Penelope under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

213°

Blue Family

Lightness

76%

Light

Saturation

29%

Muted

LRV

51.0
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
#afbfd3
RGB Decimal
175, 191, 211
RGB Percent
68.6%, 74.9%, 82.7%
HSL
213.3, 29.0%, 75.7%
HSV
213.3, 17.1%, 82.7%
CMYK
17.1%, 9.5%, 0.0%, 17.3%
YIQ
188.5, -16.0, 2.9
XYZ
48.07, 51.08, 68.95
CIE Lab
76.73, -1.32, -11.88
CIE Luv
76.73, -9.52, -18.09
Hunter Lab
71.47, -1.24, -12.00
Decimal
11517907

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel