Blue Luna by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #B2C3CD · 8004-42B

Blue Luna

53%LRV Value
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Blue Luna 8004-42B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B2C3CD, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sky’s the Limit from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Luna Technical Profile

HEX Code#B2C3CD
RGB178, 195, 205
LRV52.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Blue Luna in Every Brand

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

ValsparBlue Luna
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSky’s the Limit

Sky’s the Limit

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Muted Rain

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Chambray

PPG

Nearly identical

Athabasca

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Soothing Ocean

Kilz

Nearly identical

Honest Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

English Hollyhock

Behr

Nearly identical

Star Mist

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Parma Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Peace River

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Luna

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Luna

#B2C3CD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858AAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Luna

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Floating Blue

Complement

Pink

Blue Luna Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mallard

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mountain River

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Moving Melody

Pop

Caramel Cream

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Blue Luna.

Annabelle

Valspar · 8004-38B

#B4C5CB

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Northern Sky Blue

Valspar · 4008-5B

#AAC5D3

Sparkling Lake

Valspar · 5002-3B

#BBCDC8

Novella Blue

Valspar · 4004-5B

#AFC6DB

Lake Breeze

Valspar · 5007-7B

#AED4CF

More blue colors from other brands

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

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Blue Luna — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Luna have?
Blue Luna 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 Luna in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Luna from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Luna are Sky’s the Limit by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Muted Rain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pompeii Ruins by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Luna'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 Luna?
Blue Luna has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.9, 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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