Ref. #C6D9E6 · 8003-45A
Easy on the Eyes
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Easy on the Eyes Technical Profile
What color is Easy on the Eyes? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #C6D9E6. Colors similar to Easy on the Eyes include Hirshfield's Simple Serenity, Vista Paint Simple Serenity, Benjamin Moore Soft Sky. Easy on the Eyes has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, Easy on the Eyes sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Easy on the Eyes
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Easy on the Eyes
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Easy on the Eyes
#C6D9E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8186B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Easy on the Eyes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Easy on the Eyes 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 Easy on the Eyes.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Easy on the Eyes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Easy on the Eyes have?
Easy on the Eyes by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Easy on the Eyes from other brands?
The closest matches are Simple Serenity by Hirshfield's (#C8D9E5), Simple Serenity by Vista Paint (#C6D7E3), Soft Sky by Benjamin Moore (#C2D8E5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Easy on the Eyes?
Easy on the Eyes has an LRV of 67.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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