Annabelle 8004-38B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B4C5CB, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flurried Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4C5CB · 8004-38B
Annabelle
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Annabelle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Annabelle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAnnabelle
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyFlurried Blue
Flurried Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Star Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Star Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soothing Ocean
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sleepy Hollow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ozone
Behr
Nearly identical
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chambray
PPG
Very similar
Athabasca
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Annabelle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Annabelle
#B4C5CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Annabelle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Annabelle Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Annabelle.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Annabelle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Annabelle have?
Annabelle by Valspar has a neutral 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 Annabelle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Annabelle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Annabelle are Flurried Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Star Mist by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Star Mist by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Annabelle'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 Annabelle?
Annabelle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.9, 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 Annabelle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.