Blue Mist 4006-9A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D0E5F2, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Frost from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0E5F2 · 4006-9A
Blue Mist
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Mist Technical Profile
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Blue Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Mist
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPale Frost
Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Cloud
Behr
Nearly identical
Crystal Blue Waters
PPG
Nearly identical
Refreshing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Prairie Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cumulus Cotton
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Glacial Winds
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Mist
#D0E5F2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#767EBC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Mist 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 Mist.
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 Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Mist have?
Blue Mist 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 Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Mist are Pale Frost by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Soft Cloud by Behr (a near-identical match), Crystal Blue Waters by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Mist'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 Mist?
Blue Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.