Haiku Blue 8002-38B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B9DEE2, estimated LRV 68 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Eastern Promise from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B9DEE2 · 8002-38B
Haiku Blue
68%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Haiku Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9DEE2
RGB185, 222, 226
Estimated LRV68.0
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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Compare alternatives to Haiku Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Eastern Promise
Kilz
#BDE0E4
Close digital match
Picture Perfect
Benjamin Moore
#BADDE2
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Bright Vision
Vista Paint
#BFE3E9
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Blue Moon
Dunn-Edwards
#BBDEE5
Close digital match
Freshwater
PPG
#B5DBDC
Close digital match
Sonata
Behr
#B8E0E1
Close digital match
Monet Magic
Hirshfield's
#BBDADE
Close digital match
Quench Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#B4E0E7
Close digital match
Aqueous Blue
Dutch Boy
#B1DDE5
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#CAE9EE
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Colors That Work With Haiku Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Haiku Blue
#B9DEE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8094B2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Haiku Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Haiku 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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Haiku Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Haiku Blue have?
Haiku 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 Haiku Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Haiku Blue are Eastern Promise by Kilz (a close digital match), Picture Perfect by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Skyscraper by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Haiku 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 Haiku Blue?
Haiku Blue has a estimated lightness value of 68.0, 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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