Bluer Than Blue 4006-8C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4F6696, LRV 13 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Odyssey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4F6696 · 4006-8C
Bluer Than Blue
13%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Bluer Than Blue Technical Profile
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Bluer Than Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bluer Than Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBluer Than Blue
Nearly identical
PPGBlue Odyssey
Blue Odyssey
PPG
Nearly identical
Electrify
Behr
Very similar
Fancy Pants
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Starstruck
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Distant Blue
RAL
Very similar
Grape Beginnings
Kilz
Very similar
Blue Jacket
Vista Paint
Very similar
Indi-Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fresh Take
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Luxe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bluer Than Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bluer Than Blue
#4F6696
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D75A3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bluer Than Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bluer Than Blue 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 Bluer Than Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bluer Than Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bluer Than Blue have?
Bluer Than Blue by Valspar has a cool (violet) 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 Bluer Than Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bluer Than Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bluer Than Blue are Blue Odyssey by PPG (a near-identical match), Electrify by Behr (a very close match), Fancy Pants by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bluer Than Blue'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 Bluer Than Blue?
Bluer Than Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bluer Than Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.