Nostalgia 4007-6A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #85A1B1, estimated LRV 34 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Skate from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #85A1B1 · 4007-6A
Nostalgia
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Nostalgia Technical Profile
HEX Code#85A1B1
RGB133, 161, 177
Estimated LRV33.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Nostalgia
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Silver Skate
Dunn-Edwards
#87A1B1
Close digital match
Baby Blue Eyes
Sherwin-Williams
#83A2B4
Close digital match
Winding River
Kilz
#869FAE
Close digital match
Moonlit Blue
Dutch Boy
#869FAC
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Labrador
Benjamin Moore
#809EAD
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Americana
PPG
#7F9DAF
Close digital match
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
#809BAC
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Yacht Harbor
Behr
#7C9DAE
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Vista Paint
#8DA2B0
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Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
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#82979D
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Colors That Work With Nostalgia
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nostalgia
#85A1B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nostalgia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nostalgia 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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Nostalgia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nostalgia have?
Nostalgia 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 Nostalgia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nostalgia are Silver Skate by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Baby Blue Eyes by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Winding River by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nostalgia'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 Nostalgia?
Nostalgia has a estimated lightness value of 33.7, 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 Nostalgia's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.