Cry Me a River 8003-46D is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8396B0, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stratus from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8396B0 · 8003-46D
Cry Me a River
30%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cry Me a River Technical Profile
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Cry Me a River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cry Me a River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCry Me a River
Nearly identical
BehrStratus
Stratus
Behr
Nearly identical
Denim Tradition
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dried Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
North Sea
Vista Paint
Very similar
Steel Blue
PPG
Very similar
Purple Wish
Kilz
Very similar
Purplelicious
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Steel Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cry Me a River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cry Me a River
#8396B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8885AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cry Me a River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cry Me a River 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.
Cry Me a River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cry Me a River have?
Cry Me a River by Valspar has a neutral 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 Cry Me a River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cry Me a River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cry Me a River are Stratus by Behr (a near-identical match), Denim Tradition by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mystery by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cry Me a River'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 Cry Me a River?
Cry Me a River has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.8, 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 Cry Me a River's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.