Office Blue 4005-6A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #829DB1, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Dust from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #829DB1 · 4005-6A
Office Blue
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Office Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Office Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparOffice Blue
Nearly identical
KilzBlue Dust
Blue Dust
Kilz
Nearly identical
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Denim Wash
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Americana
PPG
Nearly identical
Frozen Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dyer's Woad
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Breath-Taking View
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Seabrook
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Cascade
Behr
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Office Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Office Blue
#829DB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Office Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Office 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 Office 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.
Office Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Office Blue have?
Office 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 Office Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Office Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Office Blue are Blue Dust by Kilz (a near-identical match), Breath-Taking View by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Denim Wash by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Office 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 Office Blue?
Office Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.0, 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 Office Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.