Blue Twilight 5001-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #919EA1, estimated LRV 33 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is After The Storm from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #919EA1 · 5001-1C
Blue Twilight
33%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Twilight Technical Profile
HEX Code#919EA1
RGB145, 158, 161
Estimated LRV33.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
After The Storm
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#919FA1
Close digital match
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#93A1A5
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#909E9F
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#8D9A9E
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#90A0A6
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Colors That Work With Blue Twilight
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Twilight
#919EA1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Twilight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Twilight 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 Twilight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Twilight have?
Blue Twilight by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Twilight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Twilight are After The Storm by PPG (a close digital match), Rustic Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Nocturnal Creek by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Twilight'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 Twilight?
Blue Twilight has a estimated lightness value of 33.0, 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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Why Blue Twilight's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.