Bayou Serenade 8001-38G is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #017388, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is True Teal from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #017388 · 8001-38G
Bayou Serenade
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bayou Serenade Technical Profile
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Bayou Serenade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bayou Serenade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBayou Serenade
Nearly identical
KilzTrue Teal
True Teal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Coastal Jetty
Behr
Nearly identical
Rare Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Amalfi
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Great Blue Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bimini Blue
PPG
Very similar
Naples Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Very similar
Deep Marine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bold Bolection
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bayou Serenade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bayou Serenade
#017388
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#264D96
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bayou Serenade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bayou Serenade 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 Bayou Serenade.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bayou Serenade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bayou Serenade have?
Bayou Serenade 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 Bayou Serenade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bayou Serenade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bayou Serenade are True Teal by Kilz (a near-identical match), Coastal Jetty by Behr (a near-identical match), Striking by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bayou Serenade'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 Bayou Serenade?
Bayou Serenade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bayou Serenade's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.