Laid-Back Blue 8003-39E is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #78969A, LRV 28 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hemlock from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #78969A · 8003-39E
Laid-Back Blue
28%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Laid-Back Blue Technical Profile
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Laid-Back Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Laid-Back Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLaid-Back Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHemlock
Hemlock
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cathedral Glass
PPG
Nearly identical
Tranquil Aqua
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ocean Melody
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ocean Melody
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Agave
Behr
Very similar
Mapped Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Emerald
Kilz
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Weathered Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Laid-Back Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Laid-Back Blue
#78969A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Laid-Back Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Laid-Back Blue 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Laid-Back Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Laid-Back Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Laid-Back Blue have?
Laid-Back Blue 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 Laid-Back Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Laid-Back Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Laid-Back Blue are Hemlock by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cathedral Glass by PPG (a near-identical match), Tranquil Aqua by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Laid-Back Blue'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 Laid-Back Blue?
Laid-Back Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Laid-Back Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.