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Ref. #316073 · 8003-41F

Dragon's Lair

10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Dragon's Lair 8003-41F is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #316073, LRV 10 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Atlantis from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dragon's Lair Technical Profile

HEX Code#316073
RGB49, 96, 115
LRV10.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Dragon's Lair in Every Brand

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

ValsparDragon's Lair
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAtlantis

Atlantis

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Flowing River

Behr

Nearly identical

Pearl Gentian Blue

RAL

Nearly identical

Night Edition

Vista Paint

Very similar

Bainbridge Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Brigade

PPG

Very similar

Georgian Bay

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Sailing Suzy

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Wild River

Kilz

Very similar

Bold Bolection

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Wool .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Stiffkey Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dragon's Lair

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dragon's Lair

#316073

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#525D85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dragon's Lair

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

San Gabriel Blue

Complement

Monterey Chestnut

Dragon's Lair Room Palettes

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

Walls

Winter in Paris

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sienna Dust

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Emerald Ice

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dark Palomino

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Other Valspar colors close to Dragon's Lair.

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#386178

Shaded Lake

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#285F6F

Night Scape

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#366976

Deep Sea Diving

Valspar · 5001-8C

#3B5B75

Firmament

Valspar · 5003-8C

#3B676F

Hobgoblin

Valspar · 8004-39F

#3D5F6D

More blue colors from other brands

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

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Blue Sea

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#2D61AD

Blue Pot

Vista Paint · 0624

#99ADBE

Santa Monica Blue

Benjamin Moore · 776

#3B6F8D

Blue Winged Teal

Vista Paint · C-1402

#00827C

Dragon's Lair — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dragon's Lair have?
Dragon's Lair 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 Dragon's Lair in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dragon's Lair from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dragon's Lair are Atlantis by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Flowing River by Behr (a near-identical match), Nostalgic Evening by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dragon's Lair'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 Dragon's Lair?
Dragon's Lair has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.3, 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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