Blue Arrow 5001-3C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A0B0B1, estimated 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.
Valspar · #A0B0B1 · 5001-3C
Blue Arrow
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Arrow Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0B0B1
RGB160, 176, 177
Estimated LRV41.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Blue Arrow
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Breezy
Sherwin-Williams
#A0AEAF
Close digital match
Polaris
PPG
#A0AEAD
Close digital match
Waterby
Vista Paint
#A0ADAD
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Silken Blue
Benjamin Moore
#9CB0B2
Close digital match
Marine Layer
Dunn-Edwards
#A5B4B6
Close digital match
Bay View
Behr
#A5B5B8
Close digital match
Citadel Blue
Hirshfield's
#9EABAD
Close digital match
Timber Wolf
Dutch Boy
#A7B4B6
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Water .04
Colorhouse
#9FB4B4
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Chambray Blue
Kilz
#A7B9BF
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Sardine
Farrow & Ball
#90A3A6
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Colors That Work With Blue Arrow
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blue Arrow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Arrow are Breezy by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Polaris by PPG (a close digital match), Waterby by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Blue Arrow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.