Blue Shock 4005-10B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #7F97CC, LRV 31 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is South Port from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7F97CC · 4005-10B
Blue Shock
31%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Blue Shock Technical Profile
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Blue Shock in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Shock in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Shock
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSouth Port
South Port
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Monarchy
Behr
Nearly identical
Mystic Iris
PPG
Nearly identical
Mood Mode
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brazilian Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lake Periwinkle
Kilz
Very similar
Ocean City
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Neptune'S Folly
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Shock
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Shock
#7F97CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#897FB3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Shock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Shock 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 Shock.
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 Shock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Shock have?
Blue Shock by Valspar has a cool (violet) 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 Shock in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Shock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Shock are South Port by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Monarchy by Behr (a near-identical match), Mystic Iris by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Shock'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 Shock?
Blue Shock has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Shock's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.