Blue Twilight 5001-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #919EA1, 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.
Ref. #919EA1 · 5001-1C
Blue Twilight
33%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Twilight Technical Profile
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Blue Twilight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Twilight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Twilight
Nearly identical
PPGAfter The Storm
After The Storm
PPG
Nearly identical
Rustic Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cloudy Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gray Flannel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Debonair
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Teal Wave
Behr
Very similar
Sardine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Raw Steel
Vista Paint
Very similar
Metropolis Mood
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
Serving Platter
Kilz
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Twilight
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Blue Twilight.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Twilight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Twilight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Twilight are After The Storm by PPG (a near-identical match), Rustic Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Nocturnal Creek by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Twilight's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.