Cat's Meow 8004-38C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9FB4BD, 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.
Ref. #9FB4BD · 8004-38C
Cat's Meow
44%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cat's Meow Technical Profile
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Cat's Meow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cat's Meow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCat's Meow
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyStonewash Blue
Stonewash Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dockside Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Slate Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bali Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Power Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Beach Water
Kilz
Nearly identical
In the Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mountain Stream
PPG
Very similar
Overcast Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cat's Meow
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cat's Meow in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Dockside Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Slate Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Cat's Meow's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.