Novella Blue 4004-5B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AFC6DB, 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.
Ref. #AFC6DB · 4004-5B
Novella Blue
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Novella Blue Technical Profile
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Novella Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Novella Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparNovella Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintQuiet Refuge
Quiet Refuge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Caspian Tide
Behr
Nearly identical
Tiny Brook Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Bayou
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Afternoon Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Airway
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blues Scale
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lovebird Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Novella Blue
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Novella Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Novella 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 Novella 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Novella Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Novella Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Novella Blue are Quiet Refuge by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Caspian Tide by Behr (a near-identical match), Tiny Brook Blue by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Novella Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.