Ref. #498BB8 · 8002-44E
Blueberry Festival
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blueberry Festival Technical Profile
What color is Blueberry Festival? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #498BB8. Colors similar to Blueberry Festival include Dunn-Edwards Walker Lake, PPG Quiet Night, Dunn-Edwards Blueberry Muffin. Blueberry Festival has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Blueberry Festival creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Blueberry Festival
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blueberry Festival
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blueberry Festival
#498BB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E83B4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blueberry Festival
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blueberry Festival 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 Blueberry Festival.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blueberry Festival — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blueberry Festival have?
Blueberry Festival by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blueberry Festival from other brands?
The closest matches are Walker Lake by Dunn-Edwards (#3D87BB), Quiet Night by PPG (#3E8FBC), Blueberry Muffin by Dunn-Edwards (#5588AB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blueberry Festival?
Blueberry Festival has an LRV of 23.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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