Laissez-Faire 8001-40B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B2DAE9, estimated LRV 66 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Breeze from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B2DAE9 · 8001-40B
Laissez-Faire
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Laissez-Faire Technical Profile
HEX Code#B2DAE9
RGB178, 218, 233
Estimated LRV65.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Laissez-Faire
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ocean Breeze
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#B1DAE9
Close digital match
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#B3D8E5
Close digital match
Boot Cut
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#B0D6E4
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#B0D6E6
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#B9DCE8
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#B8DFF0
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Colors That Work With Laissez-Faire
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Laissez-Faire
#B2DAE9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7786BB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Laissez-Faire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Laissez-Faire 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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Laissez-Faire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Laissez-Faire have?
Laissez-Faire 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 Laissez-Faire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Laissez-Faire are Ocean Breeze by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Skylark Song by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Glacier Point by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Laissez-Faire'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 Laissez-Faire?
Laissez-Faire has a estimated lightness value of 65.5, 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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Why Laissez-Faire's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.