Blue Whisper 5005-9A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D9EAE8, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arctic Flow from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D9EAE8 · 5005-9A
Blue Whisper
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Whisper Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9EAE8
RGB217, 234, 232
Estimated LRV79.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Blue Whisper
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Arctic Flow
Behr
#DAEAE7
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Crystal Blue
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#D9ECEA
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Roman White
Hirshfield's
#DEEDEB
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Blue Green Gem
Vista Paint
#DCECE8
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Aquamarine
Dunn-Edwards
#D6EAE8
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Blue Horizon
Sherwin-Williams
#D8E7E6
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Free Spirit
PPG
#DEEEED
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Azure Mist
Dutch Boy
#DDEBEA
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Sea Glass
Kilz
#D1E5E4
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#E0EDE6
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Colors That Work With Blue Whisper
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Whisper
#D9EAE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859EAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Whisper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Whisper 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 Whisper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Whisper have?
Blue Whisper by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Whisper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Whisper are Arctic Flow by Behr (a close digital match), Crystal Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Roman White by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Whisper'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 Whisper?
Blue Whisper has a estimated lightness value of 79.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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