Droplet 8002-38C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A3D6DC, estimated LRV 61 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Isle from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A3D6DC · 8002-38C
Droplet
61%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Droplet Technical Profile
HEX Code#A3D6DC
RGB163, 214, 220
Estimated LRV61.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Sea Isle
Benjamin Moore
#A6D8DD
Close digital match
Viking
Behr
#A6DAE0
Close digital match
Polar Blue
Kilz
#A7D4D8
Close digital match
Aqua'D Glass
Dutch Boy
#ABDEE3
Close digital match
Glistening Teal
PPG
#9CD4D7
Close digital match
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Sherwin-Williams
#A6D0D6
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Colors That Work With Droplet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Droplet
#A3D6DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E93B4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Droplet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Droplet Room Palettes
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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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Droplet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Droplet have?
Droplet by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Droplet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Droplet are Sea Isle by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Viking by Behr (a close digital match), Polar Blue by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Droplet'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 Droplet?
Droplet has a estimated lightness value of 61.0, 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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