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Ref. #3D5F6D · 8004-39F

Hobgoblin

10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Hobgoblin 8004-39F is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #3D5F6D, LRV 10 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is La at Night from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Hobgoblin Technical Profile

HEX Code#3D5F6D
RGB61, 95, 109
LRV10.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Hobgoblin in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Hobgoblin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparHobgoblin
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLa at Night

La at Night

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Night Edition

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Bermudan Blue

Behr

Nearly identical

Global Waters

PPG

Nearly identical

Sailing Suzy

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Bunglehouse Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Stained Glass

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Wild River

Kilz

Very similar

Saxon Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pearl Gentian Blue

RAL

Very similar

Wool .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Hobgoblin

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hobgoblin

#3D5F6D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#586285

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Hobgoblin

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Newport Gray

Complement

Suede Brown

Hobgoblin Room Palettes

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

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dark Palomino

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Hobgoblin.

Newport Gray

Valspar · 4011-5

#3D5869

Firmament

Valspar · 5003-8C

#3B676F

Indigo Cloth

Valspar · 4009-7

#3D5872

Deep Sea Diving

Valspar · 5001-8C

#3B5B75

Azure Jazz

Valspar · 4011-6

#386178

Dark Iris

Valspar · 4009-5

#3A5367

More blue colors from other brands

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

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

#497786

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Hobgoblin — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Hobgoblin have?
Hobgoblin by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hobgoblin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hobgoblin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hobgoblin are La at Night by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Night Edition by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bermudan Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hobgoblin'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 Hobgoblin?
Hobgoblin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.3, 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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