New Day 4006-5A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C9DEE8, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Duck's Egg Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9DEE8 · 4006-5A
New Day
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
New Day Technical Profile
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New Day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New Day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparNew Day
Nearly identical
PPGDuck's Egg Blue
Duck's Egg Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Breath of Fresh Air
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fresh Air
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Refreshing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Cloud
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Moonmist
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Day
#C9DEE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8089B2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Day 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 New Day.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Day have?
New Day 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 New Day in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Day are Duck's Egg Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Breath of Fresh Air by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fresh Air by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting New Day'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 New Day?
New Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Day's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.