Blue Spirit 8002-41E is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #3E8094, LRV 19 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Door from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3E8094 · 8002-41E
Blue Spirit
19%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Spirit Technical Profile
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Blue Spirit in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Spirit in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Spirit
Nearly identical
KilzBlue Door
Blue Door
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fiji
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Calypso Blue
Behr
Very similar
Adventure
PPG
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Mosque
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
English River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Estuary
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Spirit
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Spirit
#3E8094
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6474A1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Spirit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Spirit 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 Spirit.
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 Spirit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Spirit have?
Blue Spirit by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 Spirit in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Spirit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Spirit are Blue Door by Kilz (a near-identical match), Tiber River by Kilz (a very close match), Arroyo by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Spirit'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 Spirit?
Blue Spirit has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Spirit's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.