Blue Bottle 8003-38A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DBE7E6, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whispering Spring from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBE7E6 · 8003-38A
Blue Bottle
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Bottle Technical Profile
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Blue Bottle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Bottle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Bottle
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWhispering Spring
Whispering Spring
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cameo Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Crystalline Falls
Behr
Nearly identical
Azure Mist
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cloud-Whisped Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Horizon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Divine Inspiration
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Bottle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Bottle
#DBE7E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Bottle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Bottle 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 Bottle.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Bottle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Bottle have?
Blue Bottle by Valspar has a neutral 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 Blue Bottle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Bottle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Bottle are Whispering Spring by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cameo Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Crystalline Falls by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Bottle'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 Bottle?
Blue Bottle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Blue Bottle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.