Oh So Vo 8001-40G is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #016892, estimated LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wave Runner from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #016892 · 8001-40G
Oh So Vo
12%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Oh So Vo Technical Profile
HEX Code#016892
RGB1, 104, 146
Estimated LRV12.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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#016892
Close digital match
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#006A93
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#1E678D
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#1D668C
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#016FA2
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#016081
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Colors That Work With Oh So Vo
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oh So Vo
#016892
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#28419E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oh So Vo
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oh So Vo 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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Oh So Vo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oh So Vo have?
Oh So Vo 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 Oh So Vo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oh So Vo are Wave Runner by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Port Au Prince by PPG (a close digital match), Southern Evening by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Oh So Vo'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 Oh So Vo?
Oh So Vo has a estimated lightness value of 12.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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