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Ref. #01688A · 8002-42F

Deep Universe

12%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Deep Universe 8002-42F is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #01688A, LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ahoy! Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Deep Universe Technical Profile

HEX Code#01688A
RGB1, 104, 138
LRV11.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Deep Universe in Every Brand

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

ValsparDeep Universe
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAhoy! Blue

Ahoy! Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Blue in Barbados

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Port Au Prince

PPG

Very similar

Ice Cave

Behr

Very similar

Deep Ocean

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Georgian Bay

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Wave Runner

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Tory Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Harborside

Kilz

Very similar

Pearl Gentian Blue

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Deep Universe

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Deep Universe

#01688A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#274397

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Deep Universe

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Deep Universe

Complement

Tomato Red

Deep Universe Room Palettes

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

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Rising Tide

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Whipped Strawberry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Wisteria Snow

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Steelhead Redd

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Deep Universe.

Oh So Vo

Valspar · 8001-40G

#016892

Bayou Serenade

Valspar · 8001-38G

#017388

Bandana

Valspar · 8002-44F

#015B8A

Ocean Soul

Valspar · 5009-9

#007585

Chintz

Valspar · 8002-43F

#106081

Totally Teal

Valspar · 8001-37G

#016F78

More blue colors from other brands

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

Santa Monica Blue

Benjamin Moore · 776

#3B6F8D

Blue Winged Teal

Vista Paint · C-1402

#00827C

Peek a Blue

Behr · T17-04

#C5E1E1

Sophisticated Teal

Vista Paint · AC150

#244954

The Real Teal

Behr · P470-7

#1D9186

Fly a Kite

Dunn-Edwards · DE5890

#C8DAF5

Deep Universe — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Deep Universe have?
Deep Universe 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 Deep Universe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Universe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Universe are Ahoy! Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Blue in Barbados by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Port Au Prince by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Deep Universe'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 Deep Universe?
Deep Universe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.7, 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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