Bluer Than Blue 4006-8C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4F6696, estimated 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.
Valspar · #4F6696 · 4006-8C
Bluer Than Blue
13%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Bluer Than Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#4F6696
RGB79, 102, 150
Estimated LRV13.4
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Bluer Than Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bluer Than Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bluer Than Blue are Blue Odyssey by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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