Angelic Blue by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #B3DFEB · 5003-9B

Angelic Blue

68%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Angelic Blue 5003-9B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B3DFEB, LRV 68 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Minor Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Angelic Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#B3DFEB
RGB179, 223, 235
LRV68.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Angelic Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Angelic Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparAngelic Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMinor Blue

Minor Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Crystal River

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Old Pickup Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Aqueous Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Walking on Air

Vista Paint

Very similar

Life At Sea

Behr

Very similar

Sausalito Sky

PPG

Very similar

Kyoto

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cloud Break

Kilz

Very similar

Dream .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Angelic Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Angelic Blue

#B3DFEB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#758ABD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Angelic Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Life At Sea

Complement

Noble Blush

Angelic Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Precious Sapphire

Pop

Whipped Strawberry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Perennial Red

Pop

Steelhead Redd

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Angelic Blue.

Misty

Valspar · 5002-9B

#B5DBEA

Laissez-Faire

Valspar · 8001-40B

#B2DAE9

Surf Spray

Valspar · 5002-7B

#B9DEE7

Blue Tradition

Valspar · 5001-7A

#BADAE7

Gentle Wind

Valspar · 4006-9B

#B7D6ED

Frosty

Valspar · 5006-9B

#B5E5E2

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Rain Shower Blue

Dutch Boy · 236-6DB

#416D83

Stormy Ridge

PPG · 1159-5

#507B9A

Tropical Sea

Behr · HDC-MD-22

#00A69A

Tender Twilight

Behr · 570C-3

#BAE5F5

Hot Sauna

Hirshfield's · 1271

#3F3F75

Mill Run Blue

PPG · 70BG 60/145

#AFCFE2

Angelic Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Angelic Blue have?
Angelic Blue by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Angelic Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Angelic Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Angelic Blue are Minor Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Crystal River by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Old Pickup Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Angelic Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Angelic Blue?
Angelic Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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Why Angelic Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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