Novella Blue 4004-5B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AFC6DB, estimated LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quiet Refuge from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #AFC6DB · 4004-5B
Novella Blue
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Novella Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#AFC6DB
RGB175, 198, 219
Estimated LRV54.6
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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Colors That Work With Novella Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Novella Blue
#AFC6DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8283B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Novella Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Novella Blue Room Palettes
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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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Novella Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Novella Blue have?
Novella Blue 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 Novella Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Novella Blue are Quiet Refuge by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Caspian Tide by Behr (a close digital match), Tiny Brook Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Novella 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 Novella Blue?
Novella Blue has a estimated lightness value of 54.6, 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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