# Valspar UK Cool Box

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-cool-box](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-cool-box)

Valspar UK Cool Box R151C is a clear, saturated blue with a noticeable turquoise cast, sitting between classic blue and teal. Its crisp, cool character gives it enough presence for a feature wall, painted shelving, or a front door, rather than disappearing into the background. In bright daylight, this color can read cleaner and more aqua-toned, while lower light may bring out its deeper blue side. Pair it with clean white trim, pale grey, natural oak, or light stone to keep the look fresh and grounded. For a bolder scheme, Cool Box can sit alongside inky navy accents or warm terracotta details for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Valspar UK
- **Color name:** Cool Box
- **Color code:** R151C
- **HEX:** #009bb4
- **RGB:** 0, 155, 180
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 188° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 70.59%
- **HSL:** hsl(188, 100.0, 35.29)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 100.0 Magenta: 13.89 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 29.41
- **YIQ:** Y: 111.505 I: -100.398 Q: -25.008
- **XYZ:** X: 19.955 Y: 26.735 Z: 47.276
- **CIE Lab:** L:58.728 a:-24.932 b:-22.604
- **CIE Luv:** L:58.728 u:-42.765 v:-31.157
- **Decimal:** 39860
- **Hunter Lab:** 51.706, -21.596, -18.016

## Equivalent and related colors
- [NCS S 2050-B20G](https://plan-home.com/color/s-2050-b20g)
- [Sherwin Williams Capri](https://plan-home.com/color/capri-sw-6788)
- [Dulux Summer Medley 1](https://plan-home.com/color/summer-medley-1)
- [NCS S 2050-B10G](https://plan-home.com/color/s-2050-b10g)
- [RAL Effect RAL 660-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-660-1)
- [Valspar US Blue Nebula](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-blue-nebula)
- [Benjamin Moore Meridian Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-meridian-blue-761)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Lagoon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-lagoon-2054-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Jamaica Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/jamaica-bay-sw-6781)
- [NCS S 1555-B10G](https://plan-home.com/color/s-1555-b10g)
- [Benjamin Moore Dream I Can Fly](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dream-i-can-fly-769)
- [Behr Gulf Waters](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gulf-waters)
- [Valspar US Pool Party](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-pool-party)
- [Benjamin Moore Ash Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ash-blue-2057-40)
- [Dulux Azure Fusion 5](https://plan-home.com/color/azure-fusion-5)
- [Valspar UK Blue Bolero](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-blue-bolero)
- [Benjamin Moore Cool Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cool-blue-2058-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Resonant Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/resonant-blue-sw-6954)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Valspar UK Coastal Waters](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-coastal-waters)
- [Valspar UK Mica Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-mica-blue)
- [Valspar UK Magellan's Journey](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-magellans-journey)
- [Valspar UK Mandarin Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-mandarin-blue)
- [Valspar UK Jolly Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-jolly-blue)

## Complementary colors
- [Valspar UK Autumn Meadow](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-autumn-meadow)
- [Valspar UK Dante's Cardigan](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-dantes-cardigan)
- [Valspar UK Red Maple](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-red-maple)
- [Valspar UK Sienna Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-sienna-sky)
- [Valspar UK Swan Beak](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-swan-beak)
- [Valspar UK Foxtail](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-foxtail)
- [Valspar UK Adobe Dusk](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-uk-adobe-dusk)

Official product page: https://www.valsparpaint.co.uk/paint-colours/blues/cool-box/

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.