Blue Raindrop by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #C8D9E4 · 4005-5A

Blue Raindrop

68%LRV Value
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Blue Raindrop 4005-5A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C8D9E4, 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.

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Blue Raindrop Technical Profile

HEX Code#C8D9E4
RGB200, 217, 228
LRV67.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Blue Raindrop in Every Brand

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

ValsparBlue Raindrop
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSimple Serenity

Simple Serenity

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Valley Mist

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Simple Serenity

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Sprout .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Rhythmic Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Clerestory Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Snow Lodge

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Airy Blue

Kilz

Nearly identical

Soft Sky

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Celestial Light

Behr

Very similar

Kakelugn

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Raindrop

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Raindrop

#C8D9E4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8489AE

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Ice Sculpture

Complement

Soft Shoe

Blue Raindrop 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

Spinach

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

Double Chocolate

Pop

Caramel Cream

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Blue Raindrop.

Serenity

Valspar · 4005-7B

#CEDAED

Cool Morning

Valspar · 4003-7A

#D1DCED

Skywriter

Valspar · 4008-9A

#CDE3ED

Inspiring Hue

Valspar · 5007-9A

#C6E4DB

Blue Tradition

Valspar · 5001-7A

#BADAE7

Lilac Whisper

Valspar · 4003-9A

#DAD8E6

More blue colors from other brands

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

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Blue Pot

Vista Paint · 0624

#99ADBE

Santa Monica Blue

Benjamin Moore · 776

#3B6F8D

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Raindrop in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Raindrop from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Raindrop are Simple Serenity by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Valley Mist by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Simple Serenity by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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