Bedtime Story 4003-8B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6A7BA2, estimated 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.
Valspar · #6A7BA2 · 4003-8B
Bedtime Story
20%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Bedtime Story Technical Profile
HEX Code#6A7BA2
RGB106, 123, 162
Estimated LRV19.8
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Bedtime Story
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bedtime Story from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bedtime Story are Creamy Blueberry by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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