Ref. #BADAE7 · 5001-7A
Blue Tradition
66%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Tradition Technical Profile
What color is Blue Tradition? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #BADAE7. Colors similar to Blue Tradition include Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue, Behr Journeys End, Hirshfield's Bridgewater Bay. Blue Tradition has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Blue Tradition sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Blue Tradition
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Watercolor Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Journeys End
Behr
Nearly identical
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glacier Point
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bridgewater Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Summer Shower
Kilz
Very similar
Iceberg Blue
MPC
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Tradition
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Blue Tradition 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 Tradition.
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 Tradition — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Tradition have?
Blue Tradition by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blue Tradition from other brands?
The closest matches are Watercolor Blue by Benjamin Moore (#BADAE8), Journeys End by Behr (#BDDCE7), Bridgewater Bay by Hirshfield's (#BCD7E2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Tradition?
Blue Tradition has an LRV of 66.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Tradition's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.