Cat's Meow 8004-38C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9FB4BD, estimated LRV 44 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stonewash Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #9FB4BD · 8004-38C
Cat's Meow
44%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cat's Meow Technical Profile
HEX Code#9FB4BD
RGB159, 180, 189
Estimated LRV43.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Stonewash Blue
Dutch Boy
#9FB4BD
Close digital match
Dockside Blue
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#A0B3BC
Close digital match
Slate Blue
Benjamin Moore
#9CB2BC
Close digital match
Bali Blue
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#A1B4BF
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#9CAFB7
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#A5BAC1
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#9EB0BB
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Colors That Work With Cat's Meow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cat's Meow
#9FB4BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cat's Meow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cat's Meow 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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Cat's Meow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cat's Meow have?
Cat's Meow by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Cat's Meow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cat's Meow are Stonewash Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Dockside Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Slate Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cat's Meow'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 Cat's Meow?
Cat's Meow has a estimated lightness value of 43.7, 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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