Blue Fescue 8003-34E is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9FAA9E, estimated 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.
Valspar · #9FAA9E · 8003-34E
Blue Fescue
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Blue Fescue Technical Profile
HEX Code#9FAA9E
RGB159, 170, 158
Estimated LRV38.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Blue Fescue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Fescue
#9FAA9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD96
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Blue Fescue 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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blue Fescue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Fescue are Green Balsam by Behr (a close digital match), Hidden Ravine by Vista Paint (a close digital match), River Pebble by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Blue Fescue's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.