Valspar

Srsly Blue

M218

Srsly Blue is a pale aqua-blue with a bright, breezy cast. It stays light. The name sounds stronger than the color looks on a wall.

It can freshen bathrooms, laundry rooms, or kid spaces without feeling dark. On larger walls, the aqua side becomes obvious. Pair with clean white trim and simple wood tones. Warm bulbs may soften it toward green-blue. Creamy tile can reduce its crispness, so sample beside fixed surfaces.

Brand

Valspar

Code

M218

Collection

The Bold Collection

Srsly Blue 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 Srsly Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Srsly Blue under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

186°

Cyan Family

Lightness

79%

Light

Saturation

49%

Moderate

LRV

67.5
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
#b1dfe4
RGB Decimal
177, 223, 228
RGB Percent
69.4%, 87.5%, 89.4%
HSL
185.9, 48.6%, 79.4%
HSV
185.9, 22.4%, 89.4%
CMYK
22.4%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 10.6%
YIQ
209.8, -29.0, -8.1
XYZ
58.52, 67.72, 83.39
CIE Lab
85.87, -13.72, -7.35
CIE Luv
85.87, -23.56, -9.11
Hunter Lab
82.29, -13.08, -7.54
Decimal
11657188

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel