Journal Book 4004-5A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CFDEE7, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Airy Blue from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CFDEE7 · 4004-5A
Journal Book
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Journal Book Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFDEE7
RGB207, 222, 231
Estimated LRV71.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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#CFDEE8
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Simply Elegant
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#CEDDE7
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Ethereal Morn
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#CCDCE6
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Sheer Bliss
Benjamin Moore
#D1DEE6
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Rhythmic Blue
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#CCDBE5
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#CCDCE7
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Precious Dew Drop
Vista Paint
#CBDAE5
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Soft Cloud
Behr
#D0E3ED
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Snow Lodge
Dunn-Edwards
#C7D7E0
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Simple Serenity
Hirshfield's
#C8D9E5
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#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Journal Book
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Journal Book
#CFDEE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Journal Book
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Journal Book Room Palettes
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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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Journal Book — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Journal Book have?
Journal Book by Valspar has a neutral 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 Journal Book from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Journal Book are Airy Blue by Kilz (a close digital match), Simply Elegant by PPG (a close digital match), Ethereal Morn by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Journal Book'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 Journal Book?
Journal Book has a estimated lightness value of 71.3, 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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