Valspar Rolling Sea 5001-10B
| Code: | 5001-10B |
| Name: | Rolling Sea |
| Brand: | Valspar |
What color is Valspar Rolling Sea?
Let’s dive into a full Rolling Sea paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 5001-10B. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
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What are Valspar Rolling Sea undertones?
The undertone of Rolling Sea can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#3F9FC2
RGB code:
63, 159, 194
Is Valspar Rolling Sea 5001-10B cool or warm?
With a hue of 196° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
5001-10B Rolling Sea HSL code: 196, 52%, 50%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Rolling Sea
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar Rolling Sea:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
5001-10B
Rolling Sea
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Rolling Sea with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 16, such as Valspar Soul Searching and Christmas Pudding.
LRV of Rolling Sea
Rolling Sea has an LRV of 29.61% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 29.61%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #3f9fc2 | |
| RGB Decimal | 63, 159, 194 | |
| RGB Percent | 24.71%, 62.35%, 76.08% | |
| HSV | Hue: 196° Saturation: 67.53% Value: 76.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(196, 52, 50) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 67.53 Magenta: 18.04 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 134.286 I: -68.453 Q: -9.416 | |
| XYZ | X: 24.181 Y: 29.745 Z: 55.491 | |
| CIE Lab | L:61.434 a:-16.945 b:-26.247 | |
| CIE Luv | L:61.434 u:-36.703 v:-38.306 | |
| Decimal | 4169666 | |
| Hunter Lab | 54.539, -16.302, -22.147 |
Color equivalents
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Yosemite Blue
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P490-5
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Dream I Can Fly
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Toronto Blue
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NCS

SW 6954
Resonant Blue
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93BG 32/374
Azure Sky 2
Dulux
90BG 29/267
Celestial Blue 5
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NCS

SW 6802
Jacaranda
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NCS

280
St Giles Blue
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