Clear Blue Sky by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #BCDBED · 4007-9A

Clear Blue Sky

68%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Clear Blue Sky 4007-9A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BCDBED, LRV 68 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Siesta Key Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Clear Blue Sky Technical Profile

HEX Code#BCDBED
RGB188, 219, 237
LRV67.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Clear Blue Sky in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Clear Blue Sky in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparClear Blue Sky
Nearly identical
PPGSiesta Key Blue

Siesta Key Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Blooming Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Algod0n Azul

Behr

Nearly identical

Island View

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Aviator Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Empress Lila

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Sapphireberry

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Something Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Scandinavia

Kilz

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Kakelugn

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Clear Blue Sky

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Clear Blue Sky

Complement

Scotchtone

Clear Blue Sky Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Spinach

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Classic Royal Blue

Pop

Whipped Strawberry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Heirloom Red

Pop

Sandy Peppers

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Clear Blue Sky.

Escape

Valspar · 4007-7B

#BBD6EB

Blue Tradition

Valspar · 5001-7A

#BADAE7

Gentle Wind

Valspar · 4006-9B

#B7D6ED

Surf Spray

Valspar · 5002-7B

#B9DEE7

Rain Dance

Valspar · 5001-9A

#BEDDE6

Misty

Valspar · 5002-9B

#B5DBEA

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Clear Blue Sky — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Clear Blue Sky have?
Clear Blue Sky 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 Clear Blue Sky in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clear Blue Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clear Blue Sky are Siesta Key Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Blooming Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Clear Blue Sky by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clear Blue Sky'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 Clear Blue Sky?
Clear Blue Sky has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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Why Clear Blue Sky's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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