Blue Ember 8001-47F is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4C5192, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Scandinavian Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #4C5192 · 8001-47F
Blue Ember
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blue Ember Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C5192
RGB76, 81, 146
Estimated LRV9.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#4F4F8D
Close digital match
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#494D8B
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Colors That Work With Blue Ember
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Ember
#4C5192
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8571A0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Ember
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Ember 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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Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Ember — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Ember have?
Blue Ember by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Ember from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Ember are Scandinavian Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Beaded Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Boudoir Blue by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Ember'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 Ember?
Blue Ember has a estimated lightness value of 9.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Ember's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.