Blue Nebula 8002-40E is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #3DA1B8, estimated LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gulf Waters from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #3DA1B8 · 8002-40E
Blue Nebula
30%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Nebula Technical Profile
HEX Code#3DA1B8
RGB61, 161, 184
Estimated LRV29.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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#20A4BF
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Colors That Work With Blue Nebula
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Nebula
#3DA1B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7488B4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Nebula
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Nebula Room Palettes
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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 Nebula — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Nebula have?
Blue Nebula by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Nebula from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Nebula are Gulf Waters by Behr (a close digital match), Jamaica Bay by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Jay Bird by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Nebula'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 Nebula?
Blue Nebula has a estimated lightness value of 29.9, 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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