Easy on the Eyes 8003-45A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C6D9E6, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clerestory Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6D9E6 · 8003-45A
Easy on the Eyes
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Easy on the Eyes in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Easy on the Eyes in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparEasy on the Eyes
Nearly identical
PPGClerestory Blue
Clerestory Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Simple Serenity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Simple Serenity
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Valley Mist
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Refreshing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Celestial Light
Behr
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Two Harbors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Easy on the Eyes in your own space before committing.
What colors match Easy on the Eyes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Easy on the Eyes are Clerestory Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Simple Serenity by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Simple Serenity by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Easy on the Eyes'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 Easy on the Eyes?
Easy on the Eyes has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.3, 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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Why Easy on the Eyes's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.