Lament Blue 5001-5A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CADCE0, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Embellishment from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CADCE0 · 5001-5A
Lament Blue
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lament Blue Technical Profile
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Lament Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lament Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLament Blue
Nearly identical
PPGEmbellishment
Embellishment
PPG
Nearly identical
Sierra Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Haze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Lustre
Kilz
Nearly identical
Salty Air
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shark
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Little Boy Blu
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Waterfall
Behr
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lament Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lament Blue
#CADCE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lament Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lament 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 Lament 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.
Lament Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lament Blue have?
Lament Blue 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 Lament Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lament Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lament Blue are Embellishment by PPG (a near-identical match), Sierra Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Blue Haze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lament 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 Lament Blue?
Lament Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lament Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.