Blue Burst 4008-10B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #3097D0, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sorcerer from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3097D0 · 4008-10B
Blue Burst
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Burst Technical Profile
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Blue Burst in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Burst in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Burst
Nearly identical
PPGSorcerer
Sorcerer
PPG
Nearly identical
Clearest Ocean Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Splish Splash
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hemisphere
Behr
Very similar
Dynamic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hero Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Acapulco Dive
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Burst
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Burst
#3097D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#727EC0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Burst
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Burst 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 Burst.
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 Burst — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Burst have?
Blue Burst 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 Blue Burst in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Burst from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Burst are Sorcerer by PPG (a near-identical match), Clearest Ocean Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Utah Sky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Burst'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 Burst?
Blue Burst has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.3, 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 Blue Burst's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.