Café Blue 5001-4A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8B9C9B, LRV 32 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Provence Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B9C9B · 5001-4A
Café Blue
32%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Café Blue Technical Profile
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Café Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Café Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCafé Blue
Nearly identical
BehrProvence Blue
Provence Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Grass Field
PPG
Nearly identical
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Delft
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Neutraled Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Singing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sea Star
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
North Beach Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
June Gloom
Kilz
Very similar
Dusty Dream
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Café Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Café Blue
#8B9C9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Café Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Café 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Café Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Café Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Café Blue have?
Café Blue by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Café Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Café Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Café Blue are Provence Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Grass Field by PPG (a near-identical match), Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Café 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 Café Blue?
Café Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Café Blue's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.