Laissez-Faire 8001-40B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B2DAE9, 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.
Ref. #B2DAE9 · 8001-40B
Laissez-Faire
66%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Laissez-Faire Technical Profile
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Laissez-Faire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Laissez-Faire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLaissez-Faire
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOcean Breeze
Ocean Breeze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glacier Point
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Boot Cut
Behr
Nearly identical
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Crab Claw
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fresh Water Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Emily
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Casual Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Walking on Air
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Laissez-Faire
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Laissez-Faire.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Laissez-Faire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Laissez-Faire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Laissez-Faire are Ocean Breeze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Skylark Song by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Glacier Point by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Laissez-Faire's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.