Bedtime Story 4003-8B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6A7BA2, LRV 20 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamy Blueberry from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A7BA2 · 4003-8B
Bedtime Story
20%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Bedtime Story Technical Profile
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Bedtime Story in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bedtime Story in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBedtime Story
Nearly identical
PPGCreamy Blueberry
Creamy Blueberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Solitaire
Behr
Very similar
Genie
Kilz
Very similar
Premiere Purple
Vista Paint
Very similar
Yin Yang
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Regal Azure
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charismatic
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gentian
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ocean Night
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bedtime Story
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bedtime Story
#6A7BA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bedtime Story
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bedtime Story 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 Bedtime Story.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bedtime Story — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bedtime Story have?
Bedtime Story by Valspar has a cool (violet) 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 Bedtime Story in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bedtime Story from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bedtime Story are Creamy Blueberry by PPG (a near-identical match), Solitaire by Behr (a very close match), Fantasia by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bedtime Story'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 Bedtime Story?
Bedtime Story has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.8, 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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Why Bedtime Story's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.