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Ref. #B5DFEB · 8002-40B

Bright and Breezy

69%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Bright and Breezy 8002-40B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B5DFEB, 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.

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Bright and Breezy Technical Profile

HEX Code#B5DFEB
RGB181, 223, 235
LRV68.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Bright and Breezy in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bright and Breezy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparBright and Breezy
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMinor Blue

Minor Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Crystal River

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Blue Crab Claw

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Life At Sea

Behr

Nearly identical

Kyoto

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Walking on Air

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cotton Clouds

Kilz

Very similar

Fresh Water Blue

PPG

Very similar

Dream .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bright and Breezy

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bright and Breezy

#B5DFEB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7689BC

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Angelic Blue

Complement

Coral Coast

Bright and Breezy Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Precious Sapphire

Pop

Whipped Strawberry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Perennial Red

Pop

Steelhead Redd

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Bright and Breezy.

Angelic Blue

Valspar · 5003-9B

#B3DFEB

Misty

Valspar · 5002-9B

#B5DBEA

Surf Spray

Valspar · 5002-7B

#B9DEE7

Blue Tradition

Valspar · 5001-7A

#BADAE7

Gentle Wind

Valspar · 4006-9B

#B7D6ED

Rain Dance

Valspar · 5001-9A

#BEDDE6

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Clear Skies

Benjamin Moore · 2054-70

#D3EBED

Twilight Blue

PPG · 50BB 46/110

#ACB2C8

Harbor Fog

Benjamin Moore · 2062-70

#D4E8EE

Movie Magic

Behr · MQ5-45

#B0BBD3

Denim Light

Behr · PPU14-15

#B7CAD6

Blue Oasis

PPG · 1158-6

#296D93

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bright and Breezy in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Blue Flower by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Morning Glory by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.

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