Open Book 8001-40C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9ED2E6, LRV 59 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Bird Of Paradise from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9ED2E6 · 8001-40C
Open Book
59%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Open Book Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Open Book in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Open Book in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparOpen Book
Nearly identical
KilzBlue Bird Of Paradise
Blue Bird Of Paradise
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bluebell
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crisp Morning Air
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Bubble
Behr
Nearly identical
New Day Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Breezeway
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Seaglass Blue
PPG
Very similar
Orleans Tune
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spring Shower
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Open Book
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Open Book
#9ED2E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7585BD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Open Book
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Open Book 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 Open Book.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Open Book — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Open Book have?
Open Book 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 Open Book in your own space before committing.
What colors match Open Book from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Open Book are Blue Bird Of Paradise by Kilz (a near-identical match), Bluebell by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Crisp Morning Air by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Open Book'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 Open Book?
Open Book has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.1, 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.
Explore More with Open Book
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 Open Book's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.