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Ref. #A6C5CD · 5001-5B

High Noon

52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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High Noon Technical Profile

What color is High Noon? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #A6C5CD. Colors similar to High Noon include Behr Shaved Ice, MPC Berries, Vista Paint Gift of the Sea. High Noon has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, High Noon sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.

HEX Code#A6C5CD
RGB166, 197, 205
LRV52.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors Similar to High Noon

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Shaved Ice

Behr

Nearly identical

Berries

MPC

Nearly identical

Gift of the Sea

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Stream

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Blue Bay Marina

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Wind Blown

Kilz

Very similar

Blue Spruce

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Blue Ground

Farrow & Ball

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With High Noon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

High Noon

#A6C5CD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8591AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for High Noon

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

High Noon

Complement

Dusty Trail

High Noon Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mallard

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mountain River

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Crabapple Wine

Pop

Terra Cotta Red

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to High Noon.

Memorybook Blue

Valspar · 4007-5C

#A4BFCD

Northern Sky Blue

Valspar · 4008-5B

#AAC5D3

Sea Sparkle

Valspar · 5003-7B

#9DC8CF

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Crystal Sea

Valspar · 5004-7B

#A1CED5

Annabelle

Valspar · 8004-38B

#B4C5CB

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

High Noon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does High Noon have?
High Noon by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match High Noon from other brands?
The closest matches are Shaved Ice by Behr (#A7C7CD), Berries by MPC (#A8C3C9), Gift of the Sea by Vista Paint (#A2C5D0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of High Noon?
High Noon has an LRV of 52.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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