Kate's Ring by Valspar paint color
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Kate's Ring

8%LRV Value
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Kate's Ring 8002-44G is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #01537F, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is California Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Kate's Ring Technical Profile

HEX Code#01537F
RGB1, 83, 127
LRV7.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Kate's Ring in Every Brand

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

ValsparKate's Ring
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCalifornia Blue

California Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Blue By You

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Ocean Spray

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Quiet Storm

Behr

Nearly identical

Capri Blue

RAL

Very similar

Stunning Sapphire

PPG

Very similar

Dignity Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Lapis

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Rich Cobalt

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Navy Dress

Kilz

Very similar

Petal .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Kate's Ring

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Kate's Ring

#01537F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#25358E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Kate's Ring

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Kate's Ring

Complement

Wood .03

Kate's Ring 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

Spinach

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Orchid Ash

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Whipped Strawberry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Rising Tide

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sandy Peppers

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Kate's Ring.

Back of Beyond

Valspar · 8002-42G

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#015B8A

Deep Atlantic

Valspar · 8002-40G

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Chintz

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#106081

Deep Universe

Valspar · 8002-42F

#01688A

Encore

Valspar · 8002-45G

#0F456E

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

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Blue Flower

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Blue Sea

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Blue Pot

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Santa Monica Blue

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Kate's Ring — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Kate's Ring have?
Kate's Ring by Valspar has a neutral 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 Kate's Ring in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kate's Ring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kate's Ring are California Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mistral by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue By You by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kate's Ring'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 Kate's Ring?
Kate's Ring has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.7, 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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