Blue Arrow 5001-3C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A0B0B1, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breezy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A0B0B1 · 5001-3C
Blue Arrow
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Arrow Technical Profile
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Blue Arrow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Arrow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Arrow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBreezy
Breezy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Polaris
PPG
Nearly identical
Waterby
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silken Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Marine Layer
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bay View
Behr
Nearly identical
Citadel Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Timber Wolf
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Chambray Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Sardine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Arrow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Arrow
#A0B0B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8597AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Arrow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Arrow 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 Blue Arrow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Arrow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Arrow have?
Blue Arrow by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Arrow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Arrow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Arrow are Breezy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Polaris by PPG (a near-identical match), Waterby by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Arrow'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 Blue Arrow?
Blue Arrow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Arrow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.