Ref. #BCDBED · 4007-9A
Clear Blue Sky
68%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Clear Blue Sky Technical Profile
What color is Clear Blue Sky? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #BCDBED. Colors similar to Clear Blue Sky include Vista Paint Blooming Blue, Dunn-Edwards Island View, Behr Skys The Limit. Clear Blue Sky has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Clear Blue Sky sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Clear Blue Sky
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clear Blue Sky
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clear Blue Sky
#BCDBED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#767FBC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clear Blue Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clear Blue Sky 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 Clear Blue Sky.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clear Blue Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clear Blue Sky have?
Clear Blue Sky by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Clear Blue Sky from other brands?
The closest matches are Blooming Blue by Vista Paint (#BBD7E7), Island View by Dunn-Edwards (#C3DDEE), Skys The Limit by Behr (#BEE1F4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Clear Blue Sky?
Clear Blue Sky has an LRV of 67.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clear Blue Sky's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.