Blue Vault 4006-5C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #94BBD0, LRV 46 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dresden Falls from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #94BBD0 · 4006-5C
Blue Vault
46%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Vault Technical Profile
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Blue Vault in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Vault in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Vault
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDresden Falls
Dresden Falls
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gentle Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Mountain Main
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bonnie Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Bayou
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Earth'S Harmony
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Baroque
Kilz
Very similar
Soft Rococo Blue
PPG
Very similar
Respite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Vault
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Vault
#94BBD0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8188B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Vault
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Vault 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 Vault.
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 Vault — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Vault have?
Blue Vault 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 Vault in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Vault from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Vault are Dresden Falls by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gentle Sky by Behr (a near-identical match), Mountain Main by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Vault'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 Vault?
Blue Vault has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.4, 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 Vault's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.