BFF Blue 8001-42D is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #68B6E0, LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea to Shining Sea from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #68B6E0 · 8001-42D
BFF Blue
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
BFF Blue Technical Profile
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BFF Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to BFF Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBFF Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSea to Shining Sea
Sea to Shining Sea
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Xavier Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Azure Pool
Kilz
Nearly identical
Robin's Egg
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sail Away
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Perfect Day
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cascade Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Regale Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cest La Vie
Behr
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With BFF Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
BFF Blue
#68B6E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#717DC1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for BFF Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
BFF Blue 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 BFF Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
BFF Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does BFF Blue have?
BFF Blue 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 BFF Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match BFF Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to BFF Blue are Sea to Shining Sea by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Xavier Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue Wave by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting BFF Blue'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 BFF Blue?
BFF Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why BFF Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.