Artiste 8003-39B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BDD0D0, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cape Hope from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDD0D0 · 8003-39B
Artiste
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Artiste Technical Profile
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Artiste in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Artiste in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparArtiste
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCape Hope
Cape Hope
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cape Hope
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Water .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Babbling Brook
PPG
Nearly identical
Baby Blanket
Kilz
Nearly identical
Harbor Haze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Berry Mojito
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fluttering Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dayflower
Behr
Nearly identical
Tradewind
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Artiste
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Artiste
#BDD0D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Artiste
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Artiste 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Artiste — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Artiste have?
Artiste 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 Artiste in your own space before committing.
What colors match Artiste from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Artiste are Cape Hope by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cape Hope by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Water .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Artiste'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 Artiste?
Artiste has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.5, 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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