Cornflower Blue 4008-4B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #768793, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Porpoise Gray from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #768793 · 4008-4B
Cornflower Blue
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cornflower Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#768793
RGB118, 135, 147
Estimated LRV23.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Porpoise Gray
Kilz
#788791
Close digital match
Mirador
Vista Paint
#748490
Close digital match
Mission Control
Behr
#748894
Close digital match
Stormy Sky Blue
PPG
#778B98
Close digital match
Bracing Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#768B9A
Close digital match
Mica Creek
Dunn-Edwards
#70828F
Close digital match
Bachelor Blue
Benjamin Moore
#768492
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Hirshfield's
#70818E
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RAL
#78858B
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#6B8391
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#7C8E96
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Colors That Work With Cornflower Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cornflower Blue
#768793
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cornflower Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cornflower Blue 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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Cornflower Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cornflower Blue have?
Cornflower Blue by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Cornflower Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cornflower Blue are Porpoise Gray by Kilz (a close digital match), Mirador by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mission Control by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cornflower Blue'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 Cornflower Blue?
Cornflower Blue has a estimated lightness value of 23.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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