Nostalgia 4007-6A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #85A1B1, 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.
Ref. #85A1B1 · 4007-6A
Nostalgia
34%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Nostalgia Technical Profile
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Nostalgia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nostalgia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparNostalgia
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSilver Skate
Silver Skate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Baby Blue Eyes
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Winding River
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moonlit Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Labrador
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Americana
PPG
Nearly identical
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yacht Harbor
Behr
Very similar
Blue Horizon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nostalgia
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Nostalgia.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nostalgia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nostalgia have?
Nostalgia by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 Nostalgia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nostalgia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nostalgia are Silver Skate by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Baby Blue Eyes by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Winding River by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Nostalgia's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.