Cerulean Skies 8002-38D is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #7EBFC5, LRV 46 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aquavit from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7EBFC5 · 8002-38D
Cerulean Skies
46%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cerulean Skies Technical Profile
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Cerulean Skies in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cerulean Skies in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCerulean Skies
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAquavit
Aquavit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pool Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rapture Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Timberlake Teal
PPG
Very similar
Newport Blue
Behr
Very similar
Rockets
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Castaway
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Stillwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glacial Waters
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cerulean Skies
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cerulean Skies
#7EBFC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8295B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cerulean Skies
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cerulean Skies 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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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cerulean Skies — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cerulean Skies have?
Cerulean Skies 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 Cerulean Skies in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cerulean Skies from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cerulean Skies are Aquavit by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pool Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rapture Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cerulean Skies'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 Cerulean Skies?
Cerulean Skies has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cerulean Skies's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.