Blue Eyes 4007-8A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #86ACD2, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Hydrangea from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #86ACD2 · 4007-8A
Blue Eyes
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Eyes Technical Profile
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Blue Eyes in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Eyes in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Eyes
Nearly identical
KilzBlue Hydrangea
Blue Hydrangea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bluebird
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Marina
PPG
Nearly identical
On Cloud Nine
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Parlor
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Parlor
Vista Paint
Very similar
Aqua Marina
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bachelor Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Eyes
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Eyes
#86ACD2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D7DB5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Eyes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Eyes 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 Eyes.
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 Eyes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Eyes have?
Blue Eyes 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 Eyes in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Eyes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Eyes are Blue Hydrangea by Kilz (a near-identical match), Bluebird by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Marina by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Eyes'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 Eyes?
Blue Eyes has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Eyes's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.