High Noon 5001-5B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A6C5CD, estimated LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shaved Ice from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A6C5CD · 5001-5B
High Noon
52%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
High Noon Technical Profile
HEX Code#A6C5CD
RGB166, 197, 205
Estimated LRV52.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Shaved Ice
Behr
#A7C7CD
Close digital match
Splishy Splash
Dutch Boy
#A0C1C9
Close digital match
Gift of the Sea
Vista Paint
#A2C5D0
Close digital match
Stream
Sherwin-Williams
#ADCCD3
Close digital match
Blue Bay Marina
Benjamin Moore
#AFCCD5
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#A3C3C7
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#A4BEC6
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#ADC5C9
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#BBD0D2
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Colors That Work With High Noon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
High Noon
#A6C5CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
High Noon 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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High Noon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does High Noon have?
High Noon 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 High Noon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to High Noon are Shaved Ice by Behr (a close digital match), Splishy Splash by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Gift of the Sea by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting High Noon'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 High Noon?
High Noon has a estimated lightness value of 52.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why High Noon's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.