Valspar

Skyline

8003-47G

Skyline reads as very dark blue-purple with a charcoal base. It needs deliberate lighting. LRV 6 puts it near the dramatic end of the deck, so it suits doors, cabinetry, or a media room better than casual open walls.

In daylight, the blue-violet note appears at the edges. At night, it can read almost black. Use bright trim or pale upholstery to keep the depth controlled.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8003-47G

Skyline 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 Skyline under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Skyline under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

232°

Blue Family

Lightness

32%

Dark

Saturation

22%

Muted

LRV

6.0
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
#404565
RGB Decimal
64, 69, 101
RGB Percent
25.1%, 27.1%, 39.6%
HSL
231.9, 22.4%, 32.4%
HSV
231.9, 36.6%, 39.6%
CMYK
36.6%, 31.7%, 0.0%, 60.4%
YIQ
71.2, -13.3, 8.9
XYZ
6.59, 6.29, 13.18
CIE Lab
30.12, 6.62, -19.41
CIE Luv
30.12, -3.94, -25.62
Hunter Lab
25.07, 4.53, -16.24
Decimal
4212069

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel