Mysterious Blue 4005-8A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9AAFD8, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prince Charming from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9AAFD8 · 4005-8A
Mysterious Blue
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mysterious Blue Technical Profile
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Mysterious Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mysterious Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMysterious Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPrince Charming
Prince Charming
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
French Country Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Skies Today
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Veranda Iris
Behr
Nearly identical
Slow Dance
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lite Periwinkle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sapphire Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Summer
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mysterious Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mysterious Blue
#9AAFD8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#877EB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mysterious Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mysterious 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 Mysterious 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.
Mysterious Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mysterious Blue have?
Mysterious 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 Mysterious Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mysterious Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mysterious Blue are Prince Charming by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), French Country Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Suenos by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mysterious 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 Mysterious Blue?
Mysterious Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.5, 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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