Café Blue 5001-4A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8B9C9B, estimated 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.
Valspar · #8B9C9B · 5001-4A
Café Blue
32%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Café Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B9C9B
RGB139, 156, 155
Estimated LRV31.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familygray
BrandValspar
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#8B9C9B
Close digital match
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#8A9C9B
Close digital match
Oval Room Blue
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#8B9D9B
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Delft
Sherwin-Williams
#8B9FA0
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#8B9FA0
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Sea Star
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#899F9F
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Colors That Work With Café Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Café Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Café Blue are Provence Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Blue Grass Field by PPG (a close digital match), Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Café Blue's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.