Fly-by-Night Blue 4009-4 is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #414F5B, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Krimson Lake Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #414F5B · 4009-4
Fly-by-Night Blue
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fly-by-Night Blue Technical Profile
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Fly-by-Night Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fly-by-Night Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFly-by-Night Blue
Nearly identical
PPGKrimson Lake Blue
Krimson Lake Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Night Tide
Behr
Nearly identical
Midnight Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Note
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sea Serpent
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Navigation
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Kettle Black
Kilz
Very similar
Day Spa
Vista Paint
Very similar
Seal Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Slate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fly-by-Night Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fly-by-Night Blue
#414F5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#53547C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fly-by-Night Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fly-by-Night 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 Fly-by-Night Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fly-by-Night Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fly-by-Night Blue have?
Fly-by-Night Blue by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fly-by-Night Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fly-by-Night Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fly-by-Night Blue are Krimson Lake Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Night Tide by Behr (a near-identical match), Midnight Haze by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fly-by-Night 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 Fly-by-Night Blue?
Fly-by-Night Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.5, 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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Why Fly-by-Night Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.