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Ref. #334C57 · 8004-38G

Cadet Song

7%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Cadet Song 8004-38G is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #334C57, LRV 7 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seaworthy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cadet Song Technical Profile

HEX Code#334C57
RGB51, 76, 87
LRV6.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Cadet Song in Every Brand

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

ValsparCadet Song
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSeaworthy

Seaworthy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Nocturne Blue

Behr

Nearly identical

Sailor's Coat

PPG

Nearly identical

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Viridian Odyssey

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Mariana Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Under the Sea

Vista Paint

Very similar

Twilight

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Calm Interlude

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Oceans Deep

Kilz

Very similar

Wool .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Iron Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cadet Song

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cadet Song

#334C57

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#4C5371

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cadet Song

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Orion Gray

Complement

Jeff’s Java

Cadet Song Room Palettes

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

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dark Palomino

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Cadet Song.

Mountain Midnight

Valspar · 8004-37G

#344C52

Deep Galaxy

Valspar · 8003-41G

#2B4A56

Long Water

Valspar · 8003-39G

#3C5355

Royal Pine

Valspar · 5011-5

#315753

Indigo Streamer

Valspar · 4010-4

#404C5B

Favorite Green

Valspar · 5011-4

#365952

More blue colors from other brands

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

Coastal Way

Dutch Boy · 236-5DB

#4F91AF

Camelot

Behr · S550-4

#819AC0

Blue Refrain

Sherwin-Williams · 6956

#B0D8E7

Mystical Purple

Kilz · RH260

#796A9D

Sojourn Blue

Behr · M500-5

#3077A7

Violet Evening

Behr · 630F-6

#4E5F89

Cadet Song — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cadet Song have?
Cadet Song 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 Cadet Song in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cadet Song from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cadet Song are Seaworthy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Nocturne Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Sailor's Coat by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cadet Song'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 Cadet Song?
Cadet Song has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.6, 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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