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Ref. #BADAE7 · 5001-7A

Blue Tradition

66%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Blue Tradition 5001-7A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BADAE7, LRV 66 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Watercolor Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Tradition Technical Profile

HEX Code#BADAE7
RGB186, 218, 231
LRV66.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Blue Tradition in Every Brand

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

ValsparBlue Tradition
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWatercolor Blue

Watercolor Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Journeys End

Behr

Nearly identical

Blue Fin

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Bridgewater Bay

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Glacier Point

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Afternoon Siesta Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Something Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Bridgewater Bay

Vista Paint

Very similar

Summer Shower

Kilz

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Kakelugn

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Tradition

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Tradition

#BADAE7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7B88B7

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Tradition

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Skylark Song

Complement

Baked Biscuit

Blue Tradition Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Baritone Blues

Pop

Trout Pout

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Perennial Red

Pop

Vivid Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Blue Tradition.

Surf Spray

Valspar · 5002-7B

#B9DEE7

Escape

Valspar · 4007-7B

#BBD6EB

Misty

Valspar · 5002-9B

#B5DBEA

Gentle Wind

Valspar · 4006-9B

#B7D6ED

Out of the Blue

Valspar · 5004-9B

#BFE2E7

Angelic Blue

Valspar · 5003-9B

#B3DFEB

More blue colors from other brands

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

Ocean Front

Behr · P490-1

#BFFEF5

Weeping Wisteria

Behr · 630A-3

#C7C8FE

Mauve Bauhaus

Benjamin Moore · 1407

#5F5485

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DE5859

#296A9D

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint · 7343

#6198C0

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Blue Tradition — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Tradition have?
Blue Tradition 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 Tradition in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Tradition from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Tradition are Watercolor Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Journeys End by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Fin by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Tradition'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 Tradition?
Blue Tradition has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.4, 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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