Blue Fescue by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #9FAA9E · 8003-34E

Blue Fescue

39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Blue Fescue 8003-34E is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9FAA9E, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Balsam from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Fescue Technical Profile

HEX Code#9FAA9E
RGB159, 170, 158
LRV38.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Blue Fescue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blue Fescue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparBlue Fescue
Nearly identical
BehrGreen Balsam

Green Balsam

Behr

Nearly identical

Hidden Ravine

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Flora

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Water .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Halcyon Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Casting Shadow

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Light Drizzle

PPG

Very similar

Fair Maiden

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Silvered Teal

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sage Pond

Kilz

Very similar

Dix Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Fescue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Fescue

#9FAA9E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD96

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Fescue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Artful Green

Complement

Native Lilac

Blue Fescue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sandstone Gray

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chopped Chive

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Stripe

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cosmic Pink

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Blue Fescue.

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Green Tea Leaves

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#A2A695

Secret Moss

Valspar · 5005-2A

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Graceful Gray

Valspar · 8006-2E

#A8A298

Gray Silt

Valspar · 6002-1C

#ACA799

Seafoam Storm

Valspar · 5002-1C

#989F98

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Midspring Morning

Dunn-Edwards · DE5693

#CFF7EF

Robin's Nest

Benjamin Moore · 618

#C1E1D6

Irish Folklore

Behr · P380-3

#D2FAB8

Teal Treat

Hirshfield's · 0712

#D9F2E3

Lite Retro Green

Dutch Boy · 130-1DB

#DAF2EA

Mint Julep

Benjamin Moore · 547

#E1F0D3

Blue Fescue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Fescue have?
Blue Fescue by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Fescue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Fescue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Fescue are Green Balsam by Behr (a near-identical match), Hidden Ravine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), River Pebble by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Fescue'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 Fescue?
Blue Fescue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.6, 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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