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.
Ref. #C8D9E4 · 4005-5A
Blue Raindrop
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Raindrop Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Blue Raindrop.
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 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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Why Blue Raindrop's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.