Fresh Dawn 8002-40A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C8E5EC, estimated LRV 74 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Surf's Up from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C8E5EC · 8002-40A
Fresh Dawn
74%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fresh Dawn Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8E5EC
RGB200, 229, 236
Estimated LRV74.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Fresh Dawn
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Surf's Up
PPG
#C6E4EB
Close digital match
Winterscape
Behr
#C9E5EB
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Snowbank
Kilz
#CCE6EC
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Aviary Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#C6E3E8
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Simply Heaven
Vista Paint
#C5E6ED
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Blue Allure
Benjamin Moore
#C1E0E8
Close digital match
Front Porch Blue
Dutch Boy
#C1E0E9
Close digital match
Dream .01
Colorhouse
#CAE9EE
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Frosty Day
Dunn-Edwards
#CCEBF5
Close digital match
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
#BEE3EA
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Colors That Work With Fresh Dawn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Dawn
#C8E5EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B8DB7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Dawn 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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Fresh Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Dawn have?
Fresh Dawn 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 Fresh Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Dawn are Surf's Up by PPG (a close digital match), Winterscape by Behr (a close digital match), Ethereal Mood by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fresh Dawn'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 Fresh Dawn?
Fresh Dawn has a estimated lightness value of 74.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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