Milky Way 8004-37B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BFCBCD, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tudor Ice from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFCBCD · 8004-37B
Milky Way
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Milky Way Technical Profile
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Milky Way in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Milky Way in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMilky Way
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sTudor Ice
Tudor Ice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gentle Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Water Droplet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dusted Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Sleepy Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Resting Pose
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Silver Blue Sea
PPG
Nearly identical
Mount Sterling
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milky Way
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milky Way
#BFCBCD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milky Way
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milky Way 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 Milky Way.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Milky Way — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milky Way have?
Milky Way 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 Milky Way in your own space before committing.
What colors match Milky Way from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milky Way are Tudor Ice by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wild Arctic by Kilz (a near-identical match), Gentle Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Milky Way'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 Milky Way?
Milky Way has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.2, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milky Way's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.