Empire Fleet Blue 4006-6C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #496E83, estimated 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.
Valspar · #496E83 · 4006-6C
Empire Fleet Blue
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Empire Fleet Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#496E83
RGB73, 110, 131
Estimated LRV14.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#477188
Close digital match
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#466B82
Close digital match
Santorini Blue
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#416D83
Close digital match
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#3E6B83
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#547385
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Colors That Work With Empire Fleet Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Empire Fleet Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Empire Fleet Blue are Marine Bay by Kilz (a close digital match), Eames for Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Santorini Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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