Blissful Blue 4005-3C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8E9DAE, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Enchanted Evening Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E9DAE · 4005-3C
Blissful Blue
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blissful Blue Technical Profile
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Blissful Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blissful Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlissful Blue
Nearly identical
PPGEnchanted Evening Blue
Enchanted Evening Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Periwinkle Dusk
Behr
Very similar
North Sea
Vista Paint
Very similar
Coastline
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
North Sea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Daphne
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vintage Indigo
Kilz
Very similar
Silver Storm
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rapid Waters
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blissful Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blissful Blue
#8E9DAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blissful Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blissful 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 Blissful Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blissful Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blissful Blue have?
Blissful Blue by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blissful Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blissful Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blissful Blue are Enchanted Evening Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Periwinkle Dusk by Behr (a very close match), China Silk by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blissful 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 Blissful Blue?
Blissful Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.9, 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 Blissful Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.