Empire Fleet Blue 4006-6C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #496E83, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marine Bay from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #496E83 · 4006-6C
Empire Fleet Blue
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Empire Fleet Blue Technical Profile
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Empire Fleet Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Empire Fleet Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparEmpire Fleet Blue
Nearly identical
KilzMarine Bay
Marine Bay
Kilz
Nearly identical
Eames for Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Santorini Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rain Shower Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lake Stream
Behr
Very similar
Georgian Bay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cape Cod Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Suede Shoes
Vista Paint
Very similar
Smoke Blue
PPG
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Empire Fleet Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Empire Fleet Blue
#496E83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#666D99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Empire Fleet Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Empire Fleet 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 Empire Fleet 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.
Empire Fleet Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Empire Fleet Blue have?
Empire Fleet Blue 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 Empire Fleet Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Empire Fleet Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Empire Fleet Blue are Marine Bay by Kilz (a near-identical match), Eames for Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Santorini Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Empire Fleet 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 Empire Fleet Blue?
Empire Fleet Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Empire Fleet Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.