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.
Ref. #B5DFEB · 8002-40B
Bright and Breezy
69%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bright and Breezy Technical Profile
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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
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
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. 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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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.