Blue China 5001-8B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5087A7, estimated LRV 22 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cosmopolitan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #5087A7 · 5001-8B
Blue China
22%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue China Technical Profile
HEX Code#5087A7
RGB80, 135, 167
Estimated LRV21.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Blue China
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cosmopolitan
PPG
#528BAB
Close digital match
Blueberry Muffin
Dunn-Edwards
#5588AB
Close digital match
Skinny Jeans
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#5483A4
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#5C859F
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#618AA3
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Secure Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#5389A1
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Finley Blue
Benjamin Moore
#4681A9
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#4F91AF
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#497A9F
Visible digital difference
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#3B83BD
Visible digital difference
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#4280B8
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Blue China
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue China
#5087A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F85AB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue China
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue China 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 China — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue China have?
Blue China by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 China from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue China are Cosmopolitan by PPG (a close digital match), Blueberry Muffin by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Skinny Jeans by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue China'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 China?
Blue China has a estimated lightness value of 21.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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