Milky Way 8004-37B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BFCBCD, estimated 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.
Valspar · #BFCBCD · 8004-37B
Milky Way
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Milky Way Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFCBCD
RGB191, 203, 205
Estimated LRV58.2
UndertoneNeutral
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Tudor Ice
Hirshfield's
#C1CECF
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Wild Arctic
Kilz
#BFCBCB
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Gentle Gray
Benjamin Moore
#C1CBCE
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Water Droplet
Vista Paint
#BDC9CD
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Dusted Blue
Behr
#BBC8C9
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Sleepy Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#BCCBCE
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Resting Pose
Dutch Boy
#BCCBCE
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Wool .02
Colorhouse
#C1CDCD
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Silver Blue Sea
PPG
#BCC7CC
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Dunn-Edwards
#CAD3D4
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Colors That Work With Milky Way
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Milky Way from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milky Way are Tudor Ice by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Wild Arctic by Kilz (a close digital match), Gentle Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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