Degas Blue 8004-35B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B9C8C9, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoke from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9C8C9 · 8004-35B
Degas Blue
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Degas Blue Technical Profile
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Degas Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Degas Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDegas Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSmoke
Smoke
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tudor Ice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dusted Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Sleepy Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Resting Pose
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Misty Surf
PPG
Nearly identical
Tudor Ice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Berry Mojito
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Degas Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Degas Blue
#B9C8C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Degas Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Degas 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Degas Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Degas Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Degas Blue have?
Degas Blue 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 Degas Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Degas Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Degas Blue are Smoke by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tudor Ice by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dusted Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Degas 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 Degas Blue?
Degas Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Degas Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.