Blue Skylights 4006-3C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8FA6B7, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dresden Dream from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #8FA6B7 · 4006-3C
Blue Skylights
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Skylights Technical Profile
HEX Code#8FA6B7
RGB143, 166, 183
Estimated LRV36.5
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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Compare alternatives to Blue Skylights
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dresden Dream
PPG
#8EA7B9
Close digital match
Windsurf
Behr
#90A9B9
Close digital match
Seabrook
Dutch Boy
#8AA2B4
Close digital match
Notable Hue
Sherwin-Williams
#8BA7BB
Close digital match
Blue Horizon
Vista Paint
#8DA2B0
Close digital match
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Dunn-Edwards
#87A1B1
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Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
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Denim Wash
Benjamin Moore
#86A1B7
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#869FAE
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#96ADBA
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Colors That Work With Blue Skylights
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Skylights
#8FA6B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Skylights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Skylights 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 Skylights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Skylights have?
Blue Skylights 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 Skylights from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Skylights are Dresden Dream by PPG (a close digital match), Windsurf by Behr (a close digital match), Seabrook by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Skylights'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 Skylights?
Blue Skylights has a estimated lightness value of 36.5, 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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