Billow 4008-9C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #87C5E6, LRV 51 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lupe’s Lake from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #87C5E6 · 4008-9C
Billow
51%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Billow Technical Profile
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Billow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Billow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBillow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLupe’s Lake
Lupe’s Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Colorado Springs
Behr
Nearly identical
Horizon Haze
PPG
Nearly identical
Undercool
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Twinkle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aquarius
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Below Zero
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Watery Sea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Washed Away
Kilz
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Billow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Billow
#87C5E6
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 Billow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Billow 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 Billow.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Billow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Billow have?
Billow 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 Billow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Billow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Billow are Lupe’s Lake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Colorado Springs by Behr (a near-identical match), Horizon Haze by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Billow'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 Billow?
Billow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Billow's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.