Blue Galaxy 4005-9C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #ABBFDE, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Scuba Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ABBFDE · 4005-9C
Blue Galaxy
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Galaxy Technical Profile
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Blue Galaxy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Galaxy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Galaxy
Nearly identical
Vista PaintScuba Blue
Scuba Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chivalrous
Behr
Nearly identical
Angela Bay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lyrical Poetry
Kilz
Nearly identical
Valor
PPG
Very similar
Sky High
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Swiss Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Twilight Dreams
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Agapanthus
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 Galaxy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Galaxy
#ABBFDE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#847EB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Galaxy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Galaxy 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 Galaxy.
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 Galaxy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Galaxy have?
Blue Galaxy 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 Galaxy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Galaxy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Galaxy are Scuba Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Chivalrous by Behr (a near-identical match), Angela Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Galaxy'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 Galaxy?
Blue Galaxy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Galaxy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.