Best of Both Worlds 8001-38F is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #01819A, LRV 18 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pacific Palisades from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #01819A · 8001-38F
Best of Both Worlds
18%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Best of Both Worlds Technical Profile
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Best of Both Worlds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Best of Both Worlds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBest of Both Worlds
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Mosque
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Door
Kilz
Very similar
Kingfisher Blue
PPG
Very similar
By the Bayou
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Puerto Mio
Vista Paint
Very similar
Calypso Blue
Behr
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Estuary
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Best of Both Worlds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Best of Both Worlds
#01819A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2A53A4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Best of Both Worlds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Best of Both Worlds 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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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Best of Both Worlds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Best of Both Worlds have?
Best of Both Worlds 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 Best of Both Worlds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Best of Both Worlds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Best of Both Worlds are Pacific Palisades by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Mosque by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blue Door by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Best of Both Worlds'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 Best of Both Worlds?
Best of Both Worlds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.0, 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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Why Best of Both Worlds's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.