Lucy Blue 5001-5C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8BADB8, estimated LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aquitaine from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #8BADB8 · 5001-5C
Lucy Blue
39%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Lucy Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#8BADB8
RGB139, 173, 184
Estimated LRV38.8
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 Lucy Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Aquitaine
Sherwin-Williams
#88ABB4
Close digital match
Master Matt
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#91AEB7
Close digital match
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#84A9B3
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Hazy Seacliff Teal
PPG
#8BA8B0
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#94B2BD
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#8EAAB6
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Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Lucy Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lucy Blue
#8BADB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lucy Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lucy 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
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Lucy Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lucy Blue have?
Lucy Blue 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 Lucy Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lucy Blue are Aquitaine by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Master Matt by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Jazz Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lucy 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 Lucy Blue?
Lucy Blue has a estimated lightness value of 38.8, 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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Why Lucy Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.