Blue Raindrop 4005-5A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C8D9E4, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simple Serenity from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C8D9E4 · 4005-5A
Blue Raindrop
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Raindrop Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8D9E4
RGB200, 217, 228
Estimated LRV67.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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#C8D9E5
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Valley Mist
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#CADBE6
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Simple Serenity
Vista Paint
#C6D7E3
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Sprout .03
Colorhouse
#CCDCE7
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Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#CCDBE5
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#C9DBE8
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Snow Lodge
Dunn-Edwards
#C7D7E0
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Airy Blue
Kilz
#CFDEE8
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Soft Sky
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#C2D8E5
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#C5D8E8
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Colors That Work With Blue Raindrop
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Raindrop
#C8D9E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8489AE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Raindrop
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Raindrop 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 Raindrop — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Raindrop have?
Blue Raindrop by Valspar has a neutral 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 Raindrop from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Raindrop are Simple Serenity by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Valley Mist by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Simple Serenity by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Raindrop'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 Raindrop?
Blue Raindrop has a estimated lightness value of 67.5, 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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