Escape 4007-7B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BBD6EB, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wipeout from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBD6EB · 4007-7B
Escape
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Escape Technical Profile
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Escape in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Escape in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparEscape
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWipeout
Wipeout
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Elevated
Behr
Nearly identical
Jet Stream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Touch Of Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Sail Away
Vista Paint
Very similar
Scandinavia
Kilz
Very similar
Island View
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Modern Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Escape
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Escape
#BBD6EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#787CBA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Escape
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Escape 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 Escape.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Escape — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Escape have?
Escape 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 Escape in your own space before committing.
What colors match Escape from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Escape are Wipeout by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Elevated by Behr (a near-identical match), Jet Stream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Escape'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 Escape?
Escape has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.7, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Escape's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.