Fly-by-Night Blue 4009-4 is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #414F5B, estimated 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.
Valspar · #414F5B · 4009-4
Fly-by-Night Blue
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fly-by-Night Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#414F5B
RGB65, 79, 91
Estimated LRV7.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Fly-by-Night Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Night Tide by Behr (a close digital match), Midnight Haze by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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