Bright and Breezy 8002-40B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B5DFEB, estimated LRV 69 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Minor Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B5DFEB · 8002-40B
Bright and Breezy
69%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bright and Breezy Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5DFEB
RGB181, 223, 235
Estimated LRV68.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Bright and Breezy
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Minor Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#B7DFE8
Close digital match
Blue Flower
Benjamin Moore
#B6DBE5
Close digital match
Crystal River
Dunn-Edwards
#B1E2EE
Close digital match
Blue Crab Claw
Dutch Boy
#B9DCE8
Close digital match
Life At Sea
Behr
#B3DFF0
Close digital match
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
#BEE3EA
Similar digital color
Walking on Air
Vista Paint
#A7D9E6
Similar digital color
Cotton Clouds
Kilz
#C2E3EC
Similar digital color
Fresh Water Blue
PPG
#B8DFF0
Similar digital color
Dream .01
Colorhouse
#CAE9EE
Similar digital color
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Bright and Breezy
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bright and Breezy
#B5DFEB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7689BC
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bright and Breezy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bright and Breezy 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 Bright and Breezy.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bright and Breezy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bright and Breezy have?
Bright and Breezy by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 Bright and Breezy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bright and Breezy are Minor Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Blue Flower by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Morning Glory by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bright and Breezy'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 Bright and Breezy?
Bright and Breezy has a estimated lightness value of 68.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
Explore More with Bright and Breezy
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 Bright and Breezy's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.